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P21 GEF

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Yellow Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,727 mi
Last recorded73,727 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 GEF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 73,727 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 72,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 70,321 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2023 70,275 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,268 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 70,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,047 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,675 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,374 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,465 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,990 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 38,990 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,718 miles

headlight aim on lower limmit

Fail 8 Apr 2009 36,718 miles

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

headlight aim on lower limmit

Fail 20 Mar 2008 35,701 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,701 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 35,670 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 May 2006 133,353 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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P21 GEF is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Yellow with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P21 GEF, 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 P21 GEF registered?

P21 GEF is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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