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R131 ABA

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,612 mi
Last recorded73,612 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 ABA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 73,612 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 73,460 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 73,460 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2019 65,309 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,535 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake disc scored/worn

Pass 10 Jun 2017 50,133 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Headrace bearings notchy, advise attention.

Rear brake disc scored/worn

Pass 19 May 2016 41,796 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 37,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 31,416 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,491 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,577 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 25,577 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,709 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 19,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2007 19,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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R131 ABA is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R131 ABA, 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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R131 ABA is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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