MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
one stand spring has come free
Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
one stand spring has come free
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
How Reliable is the Honda CBR1100XX?
Based on 118,715 MOT tests across 8,692 vehicles.
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P278 YWX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Beige with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 P278 YWX, 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 P278 YWX registered?
P278 YWX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 16 June 1997.
Is P278 YWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P278 YWX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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