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R268 XJV

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,154 mi
Last recorded64,154 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 XJV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 64,154 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 64,144 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 60,615 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 60,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,174 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,458 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 56,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 51,122 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 51,218 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 47,029 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 41,096 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 29,285 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,232 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,645 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,602 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,858 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 17,259 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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R268 XJV is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R268 XJV, 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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What year was R268 XJV registered?

R268 XJV is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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