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BU51 CXA

2001 Honda CBR1100XX

Silver Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,139 mi
Last recorded62,139 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR1100XX26,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 CXA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 62,139 miles

Central Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,946 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 61,012 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 60,070 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2021 59,048 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2021 59,048 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,684 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has some tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 57,684 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has some tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 57,403 miles

Front tyre worn slightly uneven

Fail 14 Apr 2018 57,403 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation cracked (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation cracked (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks on left hand lock (6.2.1f)

Front tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 14 Apr 2017 56,353 miles

Front tyre worn slightly uneven

Rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Fail 14 Apr 2017 56,353 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation cracked (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation cracked (4.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front tyre worn slightly uneven

Rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,833 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,632 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,701 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 44,685 miles

Inner Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 42,675 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,888 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 32,358 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 25,164 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 22,345 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 14,045 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1100XX?

Based on 118,715 MOT tests across 8,692 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
8,692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,673
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 719
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 547
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 542
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 531
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BU51 CXA is a 2001 Honda CBR1100XX in Silver with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 26,157 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 CBR1100XX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,673 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 CXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1100XX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU51 CXA registered?

BU51 CXA is a 2001 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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