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M666 CEX

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,233 mi
Last recorded49,233 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 CEX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 49,233 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 44,986 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 44,953 miles

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

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working both controls (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 44,336 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 44,300 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 43,669 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 43,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 40,257 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,506 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,923 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 36,895 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,299 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,699 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,601 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,743 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 256,651 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 256,651 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 25,338 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,311 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,071 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,900 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 20,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 18,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,711 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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M666 CEX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M666 CEX, 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 M666 CEX registered?

M666 CEX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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