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R257 DFB

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Grey Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,859 mi
Last recorded65,859 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 DFB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 65,859 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 64,689 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 63,998 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,267 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 62,239 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 57,775 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 57,772 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 52,131 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 52,109 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure

Pass 29 May 2018 51,397 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2017 51,075 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 51,072 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,448 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,357 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 41,353 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,015 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,345 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 39,345 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,241 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,425 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,169 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,904 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 17,869 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 17,457 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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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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