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K731 BRJ

1998 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,582 mi
Last recorded52,582 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK731 BRJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,582 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 52,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear indicator lense cover insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2022 51,662 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 51,662 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 50,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 50,823 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,482 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 49,451 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,366 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 49,362 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,236 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 49,229 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. swinging arm (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 48,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,393 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 46,786 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 46,876 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,096 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 45,653 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,683 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 44,681 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 43,857 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 42,155 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,152 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 37,349 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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K731 BRJ is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K731 BRJ, 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 K731 BRJ registered?

K731 BRJ is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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