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E871 PFR

1998 Honda Cbr

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,269 mi
Last recorded44,269 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE871 PFR
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 44,269 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 43,064 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 43,049 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 43,033 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Braided hose rubbing on reservoir feed pipe

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,925 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 40,925 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 39,141 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,299 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 36,299 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,501 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?

Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
15,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 287
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E871 PFR is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 26,026 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E871 PFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E871 PFR registered?

E871 PFR is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is E871 PFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E871 PFR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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