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P49 YCW

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,521 mi
Last recorded68,521 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 YCW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 68,521 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 68,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 67,187 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,566 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear rear wheel appears to have something rattling inside hub,bearings etc fine

Fail 25 Feb 2017 63,566 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear rear wheel appears to have something rattling inside hub,bearings etc fine

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,659 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 56,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 56,713 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,349 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 49,291 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 49,291 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 48,344 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 45,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,868 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 43,371 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 32,890 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 32,845 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

drive chain dry and abrading sprocket

nuts missing off ehaust system

Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,628 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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P49 YCW is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black 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 P49 YCW, 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 P49 YCW registered?

P49 YCW is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P49 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 YCW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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