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R473 GCG

1998 Honda Cbr

Orange Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,088 mi
Last recorded86,088 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 GCG
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 86,088 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 84,924 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,550 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 82,550 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

front tyre has virtually no pressure

front tyre under inflation is caqusing a binding recording on the brake roller

Fail 28 Oct 2014 82,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,048 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 70,912 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 70,912 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 61,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,839 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 50,926 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 41,676 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,676 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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R473 GCG is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Orange with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R473 GCG, 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 R473 GCG registered?

R473 GCG is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R473 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 GCG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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