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R226 KNJ

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,115 mi
Last recorded38,115 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 38,115 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 36,413 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 36,413 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,545 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 34,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 33,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,809 miles

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

off side indercators close to flashing 120 times per minute

Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,089 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,263 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,296 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 13,962 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,824 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 11,349 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 10,453 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 KNJ is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R226 KNJ, 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 KNJ registered?

R226 KNJ is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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