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R159 VFJ

1998 Honda Cbr

Orange Petrol 893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

23,232 mi
Last recorded23,232 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 VFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine893cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 23,232 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 23,229 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 22,524 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 20,308 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 20,308 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 19,723 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 19,714 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 19,427 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 19,231 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 17,479 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 16,387 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 12,876 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,672 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 9,672 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 9,651 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 9,651 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,625 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,479 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 9,036 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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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.

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