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P478 EVJ

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,234 mi
Last recorded32,234 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 EVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2026 32,234 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 29,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 29,207 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 26,423 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 25,958 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 25,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,669 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,185 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 25,098 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,023 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,253 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,940 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,293 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 20,439 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,776 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,742 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 19,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,254 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 18,969 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 18,306 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P478 EVJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P478 EVJ, 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 P478 EVJ registered?

P478 EVJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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