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R249 RSO

1998 Honda Cbr

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,484 mi
Last recorded19,484 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 RSO
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 19,484 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 26,484 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded mudguard rubbing on tyre (6.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,421 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 18,413 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 17,449 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 17,400 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 17,360 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,191 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 17,014 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 16,577 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 15,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,597 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,190 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 11,150 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R249 RSO is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R249 RSO, 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 R249 RSO registered?

R249 RSO is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R249 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 RSO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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