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R226 COU

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,745 mi
Last recorded45,745 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 COU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 45,745 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 45,141 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 44,169 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 43,879 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 42,772 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 42,101 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 41,641 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 40,628 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,555 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,431 miles

Slight notch head bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,232 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,398 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,705 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,539 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,529 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,578 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,289 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,590 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,030 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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R226 COU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R226 COU, 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 R226 COU registered?

R226 COU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R226 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 COU shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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