1998 Honda CBR900RR 0.9L Petrol · R123 ACH

The vehicle currently fails the MOT due to a non‑working rear stop lamp (4.3.1(a)(ii)). The most recent test on 2026‑03‑20 recorded this failure at 24,970 miles, following a pass on 2024‑05‑17 at 24,574 miles with no defects. The pattern shows a stable record with occasional faults, but the latest result introduces a new issue, indicating a slight worsening of condition after a period of compliance. Mileage accumulated 24,970 miles over roughly 28 years, averaging about 892 miles per year. Between the 2024 pass and the 2026 failure only 396 miles were added over approximately 14 months, highlighting extremely low usage. The test history shows long gaps, most notably the near‑two‑year interval between 2024 and 2026, and the dual entries on the same 2026 date suggest a re‑test after the initial failure. This sparse data set points to extended periods of inactivity, which reduces wear on consumables but raises the prospect of storage‑related deterioration. A buyer should inspect the rear stop lamp circuit, the front direction indicator (previously failed in 2022 at 23,862 miles), and the rear brake hose for fouling on the disc (2018 failure). The rear brake pads were close to the minimum limit in 2017, and the front tyre was worn near the legal limit in 2015, so tread depth and pad condition merit close examination. Visual checks for corrosion on brake discs, suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust components are advisable, as are assessments of battery health, fluid levels, and any structural rust that may have developed during prolonged storage.