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R101 MGJ

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Grey Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,212 mi
Last recorded64,212 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 64,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2026 64,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 62,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 62,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 58,950 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 57,319 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 57,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,910 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 56,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 56,420 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,474 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,643 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 51,970 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 48,982 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 48,974 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 22 May 2012 47,401 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 44,665 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 43,815 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 42,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 20 May 2008 42,329 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 36,080 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 25,597 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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R101 MGJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R101 MGJ, 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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R101 MGJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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