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P249 PBJ

1996 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,253 mi
Last recorded57,253 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda CBR1100XX36,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 PBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 57,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 56,796 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 55,604 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 54,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively more play than normal in rotor bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 52,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc rotor loose on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 52,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc rotor loose on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 52,312 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Not Working Off Foot Pedal Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake component slightly loose Disc Has Slight Movement In Retaining Top Hat Washers. (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 50,779 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,251 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1x bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

some fairing inner panel fixings missing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,948 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,782 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,209 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,153 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,277 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 35,193 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,711 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,823 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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P249 PBJ 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 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 P249 PBJ, 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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P249 PBJ is a 1996 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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