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P47 PDM

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,668 mi
Last recorded64,668 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 PDM
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 64,668 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 64,581 miles

Central Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed Ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2025 62,224 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 57,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 54,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively mounting bobbins rattleing/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,131 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 49,131 miles

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

Stop lamp not working foot pedal switch adjusted on test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 42,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 40,621 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight play in bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 31,154 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 30,852 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 27,397 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,219 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 23,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 22,871 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 20,781 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,623 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 18,128 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 17,244 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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P47 PDM is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P47 PDM, 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 P47 PDM registered?

P47 PDM is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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