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R123 EVT

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,560 mi
Last recorded85,560 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 EVT
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 85,560 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 85,470 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 85,153 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 84,929 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 83,914 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 81,492 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 80,136 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 78,182 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 78,182 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,245 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 72,971 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 71,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,758 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 69,929 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 67,210 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,774 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 62,549 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,441 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 59,173 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 59,006 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 59,006 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 52,689 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 46,488 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 39,221 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 35,154 miles

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

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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R123 EVT is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R123 EVT, 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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R123 EVT is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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