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R122 BBK

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Grey Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,328 mi
Last recorded27,328 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 BBK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 27,328 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 27,217 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 26,998 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 25,887 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 25,456 miles

rear brake lacks bite on road test ,expect better performance .

Pass 21 Apr 2021 24,984 miles

headlight masked

rear brake performance weak when applying brake pedal

Fail 4 Nov 2020 24,980 miles

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamp masked

rear wheel braking force weak when applying brake pedal

Fail 3 Jun 2020 24,976 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect forks compress but do not rebound (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlight masked

rear wheel braking force weak when applying brake pedal

Pass 11 May 2018 23,770 miles

headlight masked

Fail 11 May 2018 23,770 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

headlight masked

Pass 22 Mar 2017 22,732 miles

Headlamp mask fitted to correct beam pattern

Fail 17 Mar 2017 22,727 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,453 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired slightly broken pattern (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,945 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 14,797 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 12,812 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 10,652 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 9,782 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,329 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

front mudgard bolt missing

rear hugger hitting mudguard

Pass 5 Apr 2006 7,037 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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R122 BBK is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 31,266 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 R122 BBK, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R122 BBK registered?

R122 BBK is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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