MOT Status
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65,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Mudguard insecure
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Honda CBR1100XX?
Based on 118,715 MOT tests across 8,692 vehicles.
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R257 DFB is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 R257 DFB, 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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R257 DFB is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 22 August 1997.
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