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P166 GFL

1996 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,955 mi
Last recorded57,955 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR1100XX36,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 GFL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 57,955 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 57,955 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 57,947 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 57,947 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 57,937 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 57,874 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 57,858 miles

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

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

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 57,728 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,154 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,779 miles

Exhaust noisy End can (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 53,778 miles

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

Exhaust noisy End can (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,025 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake disc,s worn

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,377 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 46,377 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,668 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,768 miles

slight bind on fron t brake

Fail 6 Sep 2010 28,918 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,918 miles

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

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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P166 GFL is a 1996 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 36,381 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 P166 GFL, 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 30 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P166 GFL is a 1996 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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