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R101 VLP

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Grey Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,277 mi
Last recorded43,277 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 43,277 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 43,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working Not working on operation of front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 40,765 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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Pass 13 Jul 2019 39,112 miles

Brake discs corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,786 miles

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake front and rear (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,659 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted all (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,529 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,280 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,230 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 36,957 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,957 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 34,011 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 VLP is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLP, 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 R101 VLP registered?

R101 VLP is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R101 VLP safe to buy?

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