MOT Status
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23,232 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear indicator lamp damaged
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear rear lamp lance damaged
brake lever close to no reserve travel
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
light corosion on brake hose feruules
rear brake light switch spring loose
front brake pads need urgent replacement near side
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?
Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R159 VFJ is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Orange with a 893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 R159 VFJ, 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 R159 VFJ registered?
R159 VFJ is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 2 April 1998.
Is R159 VFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R159 VFJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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