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P497 HTV

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Grey Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,671 mi
Last recorded71,671 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 HTV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 71,671 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 69,645 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 69,641 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 66,435 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 63,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Slight Oil Leak/Engine

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,740 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 58,381 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 53,854 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 53,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 47,268 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 47,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,693 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 40,693 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,526 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 33,412 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 28,689 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 28,367 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 27,510 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 26,689 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 26,689 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 23,557 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,776 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,437 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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P497 HTV is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P497 HTV, 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 P497 HTV registered?

P497 HTV is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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