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R147 MGJ

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Grey Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,596 mi
Last recorded21,596 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 21,596 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 21,329 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 20,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 20,658 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 20,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 19,718 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 19,127 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 19,126 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2019 18,676 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 18,676 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 18,207 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 17,097 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 17,011 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 16,874 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,824 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 16,293 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,500 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,728 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,535 miles

brake disc rivets (front) have slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,354 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 10,351 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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R147 MGJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R147 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 R147 MGJ registered?

R147 MGJ is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R147 MGJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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