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P11 VGU

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,093 mi
Last recorded58,093 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 VGU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 58,093 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 57,385 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 56,295 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,328 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear subframe modified.

Fail 13 Aug 2021 55,315 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Rear sub frame modified

Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,737 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,373 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,323 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 32,388 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both front (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 May 2016 32,387 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both front (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,655 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,949 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 30,939 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,808 miles

Offside front fork outer dust seal worn

Fail 11 Aug 2010 30,808 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside front fork outer dust seal worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,322 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,013 miles

front brake lever bent

slight corrosion on front + rear brake discs

Fail 7 Aug 2008 28,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,798 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,077 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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P11 VGU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 31,266 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 P11 VGU, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P11 VGU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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