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P161 FDY

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,094 mi
Last recorded52,094 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 FDY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 52,094 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 51,838 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 51,618 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 51,275 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 50,942 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,589 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 49,159 miles

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

Front slight bind evident

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,260 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' with wheel raised (2.2.1b)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2016 47,209 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,634 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 43,634 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,410 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 39,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,678 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 35,777 miles

rear brake disc corroded.

rear brake disc pads appear low.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front mudguard damaged.

oil around rear of bike, recomend further investigation.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,022 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 33,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 32,105 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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P161 FDY is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P161 FDY, 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 P161 FDY registered?

P161 FDY is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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