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R153 OEB

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Blue Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,701 mi
Last recorded53,701 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 OEB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 53,701 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 51,658 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 50,838 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 50,131 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 49,918 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 49,966 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 49,849 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 47,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,641 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 45,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,132 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 44,846 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 44,846 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,746 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,263 miles

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

Sidestand switch not working,can ride away with stand down.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 43,263 miles

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

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

Sidestand switch not working,can ride away with stand down.

Pass 9 May 2012 39,054 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,003 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,643 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 25,037 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,993 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear 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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R153 OEB is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Blue with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R153 OEB, 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 R153 OEB registered?

R153 OEB is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R153 OEB safe to buy?

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