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P898 XUB

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,924 mi
Last recorded77,924 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 XUB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 77,924 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 75,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 73,947 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 72,226 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 71,026 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 68,046 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 62,146 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,760 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 56,759 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy NOTCHY (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,178 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,058 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,771 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 May 2014 39,757 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 May 2014 39,757 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 37,242 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 35,819 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,035 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,570 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,121 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 28,275 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,275 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 26,546 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,546 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,914 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,099 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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P898 XUB is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P898 XUB, 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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P898 XUB is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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