1998 Honda CBR900RR 0.9L Petrol · R97 MMR

The 1998 Honda CBR900RR presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 2 August 2025 at 39,106 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of passes dating back to 23 July 2021. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the five-year DVSA history, indicating the machine has been maintained to a standard that satisfies annual statutory inspection without intervention. Recorded mileage shows light, consistent use for a 28-year-old vehicle. The odometer rose from 25,549 miles in July 2021 to 39,106 miles by August 2025, an aggregate gain of 13,557 miles over four years, or roughly 3,389 miles annually against a lifetime average near 1,397 miles per year. The step from 28,059 miles in June 2023 to 33,235 miles in June 2024 marks the largest single-year movement at 5,176 miles, yet no test flagged wear-related issues. Sparse entries and zero defects limit deep trend analysis, but the absence of failures suggests careful storage or gentle riding rather than neglected standing. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. Long dormant periods at low mileage risk perished suspension bushes, hardened fork seals, and internal corrosion invisible to the MOT roller. The absence of brake or structural advisories does not preclude age-related fatigue in caliper pistons, disc rot, or frame coatings. Verify tyre date codes and chain tension on viewing, as rubber and final-drive wear escape annual testing when above legal minima. The CBR900RR's twin-spar frame demands scrutiny for rust at welds and engine mount points. The paperwork implies a conscientious keeper, but twenty-eight years will test components the MOT never cycled.