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R181 RSA

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,950 mi
Last recorded34,950 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 RSA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 34,950 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 34,941 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,584 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,567 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,271 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,733 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,095 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,981 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 27,897 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,221 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,455 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,115 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 21,603 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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R181 RSA is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R181 RSA, 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 R181 RSA registered?

R181 RSA is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R181 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 RSA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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