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R137 SUT

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,456 mi
Last recorded65,456 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 SUT
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 65,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 63,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,125 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 60,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 60,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,380 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 54,323 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 54,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Header pipes leaking at 4 into 1 joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 53,677 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. missing brass insert (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey hole in header pipes (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 8 May 2018 53,677 miles

Headlamp insecure subframe loose (1.2.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. missing brass insert (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey hole in header pipes (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 53,597 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 52,945 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 52,945 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering wrongly adjusted (2.5.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 51,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,565 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,565 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 25,882 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,154 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,653 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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R137 SUT is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R137 SUT, 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 R137 SUT registered?

R137 SUT is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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