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G140 UPX

1990 Honda Cbr

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,614 mi
Last recorded50,614 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Honda Cbr36,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG140 UPX
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 50,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 48,914 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 46,445 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 46,442 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 41,211 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 36,948 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,856 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 35,148 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 34,821 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 7 May 2016 34,821 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 34,641 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 6 May 2015 34,641 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,176 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,153 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 32,021 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 31,874 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 31,691 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 31,691 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 29,903 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 27,718 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 27,718 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 25,098 miles

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

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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G140 UPX is a 1990 Honda Cbr in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1990 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 36,834 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 G140 UPX, 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 36 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G140 UPX registered?

G140 UPX is a 1990 Honda Cbr, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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