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M2 WYX

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Beige Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,903 mi
Last recorded32,903 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 WYX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 32,903 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 32,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 32,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 31,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 61,434 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 61,422 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam staying on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 May 2020 61,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

the drive chain fitted to this machine would not be recommended

Pass 15 Oct 2018 60,407 miles

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

n/s mirror slightly loose held with tie wrap

side stand and or mounting bolt worn

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,326 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 55,326 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 55,263 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,676 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 54,140 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 53,852 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,161 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,996 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,112 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 52,112 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,939 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,066 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 47,751 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,751 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,594 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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M2 WYX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Beige with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M2 WYX, 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 M2 WYX registered?

M2 WYX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 10 July 1997.

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