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F21 SJL

2003 Honda CBR1100XX

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests45 (36 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,131 mi
Last recorded80,131 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CBR1100XX22,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 SJL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

36 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 80,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 30,851 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 77,746 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn All rear subframe bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge at outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 28,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 72,354 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot wet (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear outer exhaust hangers deteriorated, exhaust still supported

Fail 4 Oct 2023 72,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip & boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot wet (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear outer exhaust hangers deteriorated, exhaust still supported

Pass 29 Mar 2023 23,124 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 70,080 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 21,024 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,105 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 68,102 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2020 63,624 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield dropped down

Nearside door mirror lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2019 60,387 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 58,241 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2017 55,923 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 20,275 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,880 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 17,128 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 46,612 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 15,198 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 43,968 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,366 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 42,366 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 13,925 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,341 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 10,494 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 10,471 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,420 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 5,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,245 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 35,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 2,232 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 2,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,915 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 26,874 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2007 1,819 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,154 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 1,797 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 1,793 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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F21 SJL is a 2003 Honda CBR1100XX in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 22,937 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 F21 SJL, 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 23 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F21 SJL is a 2003 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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