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R249 KSS

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,683 mi
Last recorded49,683 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 KSS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 49,683 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 48,842 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,547 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 46,519 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 46,515 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 43,766 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 43,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 40,624 miles

Central Front Tyre is slightly perished

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 40,622 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Central Front Tyre is slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,726 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 37,716 miles

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

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,630 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,490 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,048 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,695 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,262 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,409 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,598 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,291 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 29,984 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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R249 KSS 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 81%.

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 R249 KSS, 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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R249 KSS is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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