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R140 WDB

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,845 mi
Last recorded82,845 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 82,845 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 81,878 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 79,913 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 76,846 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 75,155 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 73,655 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 71,997 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 69,353 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 66,071 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 6,072 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 60,438 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,429 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 60,405 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,265 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,362 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 59,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 53,223 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 47,944 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 4,794 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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 WDB is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WDB, 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 WDB registered?

R140 WDB is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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