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H8 FOK

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,999 mi
Last recorded91,999 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 FOK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 91,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 91,999 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 91,999 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 91,999 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 91,999 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 88,322 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,441 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering front mud guard (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 83,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 83,399 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Centre Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 May 2014 80,602 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 80,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,251 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,478 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,021 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 74,021 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,379 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 68,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 68,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2008 64,488 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,572 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 62,572 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 5,882 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 5,882 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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H8 FOK is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H8 FOK, 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 H8 FOK registered?

H8 FOK is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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