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P131 OLX

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,863 mi
Last recorded64,863 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 OLX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,863 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear mono link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 64,835 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel brake very spongy. lever pulls back to switchgear. (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks open. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear mono link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 62,598 miles

minor oil leak (engine area)

offside and nearside front foot rest pivots slight wear

Pass 8 Jun 2019 58,969 miles

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

clutch lever has slight play

fuel tank has been modified, no visible leak

offside and nearside front foot rest pivots have slight play

Pass 19 May 2018 58,204 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm measured (4.1.3(ii))

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

fuel tank has been modified no visible leak

Fail 12 May 2018 58,185 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm measured (4.1.3(ii))

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

fuel tank has been modified no visible leak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,099 miles

both front brake discs have pitting and slight wear

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

rear mono-shock signs of possible weepage

Pass 7 May 2016 55,076 miles

chain requires adjustment

fuel tank dented

rear chain sprocket slight wear

rear wheel rim has slight distortion

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,704 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,640 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 51,629 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

oil cooler has signs of oil leakage

Pass 22 Feb 2013 42,718 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,962 miles

oil leak engine

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,130 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,528 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 32,519 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,899 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 34,313 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 33,667 miles

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

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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P131 OLX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P131 OLX, 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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P131 OLX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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