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L700 ARG

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,826 mi
Last recorded79,826 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 ARG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 79,826 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 79,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 79,387 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 79,385 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Main beam on constantly (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 78,509 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 76,786 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 76,786 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 73,558 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 69,279 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,344 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 37,163 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 36,120 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 36,045 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 33,771 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,605 miles

rear indicators mounted inside rear fairing but can be seen

Fail 24 Sep 2012 30,605 miles

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

rear indicators mounted inside rear fairing but can be seen

Pass 19 May 2011 29,580 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 28,445 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 28,422 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 27,104 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 May 2009 27,104 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2008 24,996 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 24,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,732 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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L700 ARG is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 L700 ARG, 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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L700 ARG is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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