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R166 GRL

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,728 mi
Last recorded40,728 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 GRL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 40,728 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 40,530 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 40,530 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 40,322 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 39,924 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 38,850 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 38,070 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust collector box blowing.

Pass 13 Jul 2019 37,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 37,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Forks slightly corroded STANSHIONS (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 35,669 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 35,669 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 34,779 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 33,543 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 33,543 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 31,720 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 30,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 28,057 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,617 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 24,484 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,153 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 13,301 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 12,652 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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R166 GRL is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R166 GRL, 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 R166 GRL registered?

R166 GRL is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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