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P23 WGS

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Grey Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,129 mi
Last recorded69,129 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 WGS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 69,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,774 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 66,411 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 66,411 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,233 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 61,387 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 61,387 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,534 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 56,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,466 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,569 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,939 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 52,937 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,052 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 51,052 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 44,984 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,877 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,275 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 29,893 miles

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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P23 WGS is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P23 WGS, 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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P23 WGS is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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