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P581 WAT

1997 Honda CBR1100

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,088 mi
Last recorded68,088 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR110040,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 WAT
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 68,088 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 68,088 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 67,088 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,878 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,744 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,685 miles

Rear wheel hugger is cracked and needs securing

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,523 miles

rear shock spring rusting

Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,418 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 3,648 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,847 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 32,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,468 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 27,396 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,481 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1100?

Based on 2,675 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,030
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
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P581 WAT is a 1997 Honda CBR1100 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,441 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 CBR1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P581 WAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P581 WAT registered?

P581 WAT is a 1997 Honda CBR1100, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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