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R196 MFA

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,839 mi
Last recorded50,839 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 MFA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 50,839 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 50,830 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,762 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,074 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,464 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 34,448 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 6 Jun 2014 33,912 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 33,885 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 32,880 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 31,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 31,917 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 30,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 27,681 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 10,033 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 21,250 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,834 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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R196 MFA is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R196 MFA, 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 R196 MFA registered?

R196 MFA is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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