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J100 RYJ

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Beige Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,779 mi
Last recorded19,779 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 RYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 19,779 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 19,466 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 19,315 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 18,407 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 18,406 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear brake disc worn to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy head race knotchy front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brake pads slightly rusty on pad backing

Pass 19 Aug 2021 15,524 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 13,837 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 13,630 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 12,283 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 12,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 10,340 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear brake slight bind

Fail 29 Aug 2018 10,335 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 8,206 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 6,217 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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J100 RYJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Beige with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J100 RYJ, 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 J100 RYJ registered?

J100 RYJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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