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P981 GMO

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,885 mi
Last recorded53,885 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 GMO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 53,885 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 53,185 miles

Front offside brake caliper pad pin damaged but secure

Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 47,772 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front offside brake caliper pad pin damaged but secure

Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Aug 2013 47,763 miles

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front offside brake caliper pad pin damaged but secure

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,264 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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P981 GMO is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P981 GMO, 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 P981 GMO registered?

P981 GMO is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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