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P40 LRW

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Blue Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,887 mi
Last recorded53,887 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 LRW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 53,887 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 53,885 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 53,884 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap ineffective due to fuel cap housing insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

indicater switch not always working correctly

Pass 9 Sep 2020 53,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 53,650 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking at union on brake linking block (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 51,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 51,198 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated may be a brake noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,955 miles

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

slight bind on front brake.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 48,953 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake component leaking fluid caliper (3.2.B4)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

slight bind on front brake.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,911 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,777 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 43,787 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 43,780 miles

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,846 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,782 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,979 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,248 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,203 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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P40 LRW is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Blue with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 31,266 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 P40 LRW, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P40 LRW is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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