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R131 TLX

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,623 mi
Last recorded59,623 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 TLX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 59,623 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,308 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 58,919 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 58,799 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak L/H (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak R/H (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,710 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 57,704 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 56,131 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired Side light in-op (1.1.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,030 miles

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

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

rear tyre valve slightly perrished

Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,597 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 50,944 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,801 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,953 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,221 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 45,221 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 TLX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R131 TLX, 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 R131 TLX registered?

R131 TLX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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