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P118 XKH

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,637 mi
Last recorded37,637 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 XKH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 37,637 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 37,480 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 37,285 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 37,155 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 36,873 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,361 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 36,361 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,966 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,583 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust fitted (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 33,574 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Rear brake (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust fitted (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,262 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 32,262 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,954 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

both front discs slight movement in disc rotors

rear brake slight bind

Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,244 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 29,244 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 24,897 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,638 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,557 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 14,557 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,500 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 13,298 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 13,298 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 11,867 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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P118 XKH is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P118 XKH, 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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P118 XKH is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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