MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
grips worn
ns bar end loose
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front brake has slightly restricted free movement & would benefit from the fitting of a new front brake disc
split link fitted to chain
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
split link fitted to chain
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Honda CBR1100XX?
Based on 118,715 MOT tests across 8,692 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P493 OVV is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 P493 OVV, 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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P493 OVV is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 17 April 1997.
Is P493 OVV safe to buy?
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