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R217 SKW

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,135 mi
Last recorded62,135 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 SKW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 62,135 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 62,111 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 61,482 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 58,320 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,012 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,501 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,356 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 50,335 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded Rear caliper piston (3.2.A1h)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. Left (2.1.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning (6.2.1f)

Brake component has an inadequate repair Front brake pad not located properly (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,943 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 46,943 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,238 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 45,235 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,873 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,619 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 38,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak from oil filter .

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,347 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 32,970 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 25,146 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 19,983 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,516 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 14,516 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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R217 SKW is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R217 SKW, 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 R217 SKW registered?

R217 SKW is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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