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CXZ 2179

1997 Honda CBR1100

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,165 mi
Last recorded48,165 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR110040,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXZ 2179
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 48,165 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 30 Mar 2022 48,151 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,260 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,883 miles

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake front brakes have slight grabbing (3.3.A1b)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged front tyre valve showing slight cracking (4.1.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 44,883 miles

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake front brakes have slight grabbing (3.3.A1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake light switch not working (1.3.1a)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged front tyre valve showing slight cracking (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,854 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 38,848 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 33,385 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,385 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,457 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,642 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 30,552 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,872 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 27,872 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 21,397 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 20,648 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1100?

Based on 2,675 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,030
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
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CXZ 2179 is a 1997 Honda CBR1100 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,441 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 CBR1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CXZ 2179, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CXZ 2179 registered?

CXZ 2179 is a 1997 Honda CBR1100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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