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R174 DKX

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Grey Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,809 mi
Last recorded87,809 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 DKX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 87,809 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 87,748 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 87,305 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 87,020 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,803 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,686 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements connector broken (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,442 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 86,442 miles

Front Stop lamp not working switch sticking (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 85,354 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Number plate under size.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,031 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Number plate digits undersize.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,738 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,117 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 79,117 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,900 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,440 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 77,440 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 75,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 74,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 73,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 73,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 71,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering damper fouling left hand on full lock.

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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R174 DKX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R174 DKX, 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 R174 DKX registered?

R174 DKX is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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