MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front & rear brakes binding slightly
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front & rear brakes binding slightly
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
How Reliable is the Honda CBR1100XX?
Based on 118,715 MOT tests across 8,692 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M40 ESS is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M40 ESS, 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 M40 ESS registered?
M40 ESS is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is M40 ESS safe to buy?
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