CarVerify

Free Car Check

R49 ACH

1998 Honda Cbr

Orange Petrol 598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,217 mi
Last recorded19,217 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 ACH
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 19,217 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 18,901 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 18,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 17,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 17,553 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 17,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front/rear tyre valves slight cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2017 16,803 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 15,651 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 14,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 14,328 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 14,328 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 13,944 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 13,537 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,894 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2008 9,655 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 9,646 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 9,435 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
Full Honda Cbr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R49 ACH is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Orange with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R49 ACH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R49 ACH?

You can check the full history of R49 ACH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R49 ACH registered?

R49 ACH is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R49 ACH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 ACH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R49 ACH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R49 ACH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.