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P179 VCU

1996 Honda CBR1100XX

Silver Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,527 mi
Last recorded30,527 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR1100XX36,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 VCU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 30,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 30,378 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 30,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 28,529 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,138 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 25,786 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 25,786 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 12,467 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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P179 VCU is a 1996 Honda CBR1100XX in Silver with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P179 VCU, 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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What year was P179 VCU registered?

P179 VCU is a 1996 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P179 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 VCU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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