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G890 JEY

1998 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,589 mi
Last recorded29,589 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG890 JEY
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 29,589 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 29,586 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working off rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 27,895 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 27,877 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 26,585 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2023 26,567 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 23,152 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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G890 JEY is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G890 JEY, 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 G890 JEY registered?

G890 JEY is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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