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P979 TMW

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,419 mi
Last recorded45,419 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 TMW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 45,419 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 45,419 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Rack assembly and top box (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 41,971 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 34,333 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 34,333 miles

Offside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 31,064 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 30,635 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 30,186 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 29,781 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 29,466 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 29,092 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 28,928 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 28,407 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 27,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 27,129 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 25,861 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,592 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,205 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 24,935 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,935 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,373 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 22,396 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 21,771 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 20,781 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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P979 TMW is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P979 TMW, 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 P979 TMW registered?

P979 TMW is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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