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P495 FTA

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Multi-colour Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,420 mi
Last recorded74,420 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 FTA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 74,420 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 74,273 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 73,846 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,418 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 73,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,229 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 34,725 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 33,898 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,490 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 33,265 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,265 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,461 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,495 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,499 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,386 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 28,760 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 28,760 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 27,671 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 27,671 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,860 miles

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 26,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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P495 FTA is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Multi-colour with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P495 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P495 FTA registered?

P495 FTA is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 23 March 1997.

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