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C14 BTH

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,313 mi
Last recorded63,313 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 BTH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 63,313 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 62,791 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,953 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,370 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 50,353 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,885 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 42,242 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 37,829 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 37,829 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 37,196 miles

front brake gripping slightly

Pass 16 May 2007 35,840 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,959 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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C14 BTH is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 33,202 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 C14 BTH, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C14 BTH registered?

C14 BTH is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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