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P239 PLX

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

White Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,883 mi
Last recorded79,883 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 PLX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 79,883 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 79,806 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 74,868 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit N/S front brake pads worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Slight free play in headstock bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 67,628 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 67,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Left fork seal leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2016 61,994 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 61,994 miles

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

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,911 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front faring cracked

front n/s flasher cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,401 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 47,308 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,354 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 44,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 44,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,438 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 35,763 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2006 26,076 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 26,047 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front 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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P239 PLX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in White with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P239 PLX, 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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P239 PLX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 23 July 1997.

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