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R140 MGJ

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,383 mi
Last recorded51,383 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,383 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,715 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 41,491 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 39,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,268 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 37,262 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front tyre pressure low 10 p s i

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,980 miles

main stand bolts loose

Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,653 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,017 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

slight smell of fuel from cap

Pass 15 Apr 2006 30,629 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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R140 MGJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R140 MGJ, 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 R140 MGJ registered?

R140 MGJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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