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R170 NRX

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,050 mi
Last recorded44,050 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 NRX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 44,050 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 43,697 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 41,477 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 39,819 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 38,410 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 37,164 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headrace bearings slightly notchy

Fail 2 Jun 2018 37,164 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

headrace bearings slightly notchy

Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,055 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 36,055 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,900 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 28,701 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,701 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 24,424 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 7,811 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 7,788 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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R170 NRX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R170 NRX, 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 R170 NRX registered?

R170 NRX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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