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AO53 DWD

2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3

Blue Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,933 mi
Last recorded39,933 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-322,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DWD
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1100 X-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 39,933 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 39,899 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 39,872 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 39,872 miles

Front Stop lamp not working from front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 39,864 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 39,864 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine kill switch not working

Pass 17 Sep 2021 39,782 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 39,780 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,368 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 39,368 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 39,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,371 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 38,187 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 37,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,479 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,845 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 34,075 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 30,129 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,661 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 23,934 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,555 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,476 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,703 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1100 X-3?

Based on 2,035 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,083
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
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AO53 DWD is a 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 in Blue with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 22,710 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 1100 X-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO53 DWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO53 DWD is a 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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