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R159 DKY

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,561 mi
Last recorded72,561 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 DKY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 72,561 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 63,063 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 63,063 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Does not return to tick over on right hand lock. (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 55,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 48,450 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,867 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 35,866 miles

Central Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 27,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 21,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 17,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,592 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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R159 DKY is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 31,266 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 R159 DKY, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R159 DKY registered?

R159 DKY is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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