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E3 ABJ

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,295 mi
Last recorded49,295 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 ABJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 49,295 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 49,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,841 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 48,057 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 46,586 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,920 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 42,916 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play bottom of the shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 38,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 38,107 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 36,699 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,683 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,654 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 36,644 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,635 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,627 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,617 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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E3 ABJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E3 ABJ, 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 E3 ABJ registered?

E3 ABJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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