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P985 GTO

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,211 mi
Last recorded46,211 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 GTO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2026 46,211 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 45,349 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 45,109 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 43,339 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 42,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 37,808 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 32,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 27,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 20,789 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 20,141 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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P985 GTO is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P985 GTO, 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 P985 GTO registered?

P985 GTO is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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