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R141 KGJ

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Beige Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,278 mi
Last recorded55,278 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 KGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 55,278 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 55,278 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 55,276 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 55,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated fork fluid leak on calliper and inner pad contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2022 54,468 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose right hand silencer loose in clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively front brakes drag (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front left fork oil seal slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 54,429 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 51,667 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 51,667 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 49,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 46,056 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,645 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,764 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,463 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,912 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,200 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 24,598 miles

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

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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R141 KGJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Beige with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R141 KGJ, 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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R141 KGJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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