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R148 XVU

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,715 mi
Last recorded19,715 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 XVU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 19,715 miles

nearside grip slightly loose

Pass 10 Jul 2012 19,570 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,535 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 18,536 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,941 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 17,939 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,579 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 15,574 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 12,548 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 6,463 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,731 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 6,635 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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R148 XVU is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R148 XVU, 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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R148 XVU is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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