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R225 MJH

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,860 mi
Last recorded42,860 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 MJH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 42,860 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 41,105 miles

rear chain guard loose

Pass 27 Jan 2024 39,122 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 35,110 miles

Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose slight play in top head stork (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 35,110 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose slight play in top head stork (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 33,625 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 33,625 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 33,662 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,383 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,161 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 29,557 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,081 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,517 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,465 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 24,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,376 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,358 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 17,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 16,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 15,032 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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R225 MJH is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R225 MJH, 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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R225 MJH is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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