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P873 SBJ

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Yellow Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,576 mi
Last recorded30,576 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 SBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 30,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 30,552 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 30,512 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 30,498 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both fork seals (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2015 30,426 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,189 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,621 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,429 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,264 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,986 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,427 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 19,169 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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P873 SBJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Yellow with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P873 SBJ, 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 P873 SBJ registered?

P873 SBJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P873 SBJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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