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R235 SKW

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Grey Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,393 mi
Last recorded33,393 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 SKW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 33,393 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 32,724 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Wheel alignment slightly out (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,474 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Front footrest return spring missing

Fail 3 Apr 2018 29,474 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Front footrest return spring missing

Pass 10 Aug 2016 28,517 miles

Front tyre starting to wear unevenly.

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

Number plate lamp missing.

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

Offside front brake hose retaining bracket held in place by cable tie .

Fail 10 Aug 2016 28,515 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front tyre starting to wear unevenly.

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

Number plate lamp missing.

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

Offside front brake hose retaining bracket held in place by cable tie .

Fail 26 Mar 2014 25,548 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,548 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 22,028 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 20,963 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 20,952 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 18,827 miles

straightline image on dipped beam

Pass 21 Dec 2006 14,920 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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R235 SKW is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R235 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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R235 SKW is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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