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R270 SKW

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Beige Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,245 mi
Last recorded57,245 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 SKW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 57,245 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 57,245 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 May 2025 57,192 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 57,182 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,932 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 56,839 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,315 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 55,384 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 54,238 miles

brake effort to the rear wheel is pooer

Fail 24 May 2017 54,238 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

brake effort to the rear wheel is pooer

Pass 17 May 2016 54,062 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 50,821 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 50,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake linked system has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Offside Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,194 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,194 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

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))

Pass 21 May 2013 49,536 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 49,535 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,712 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,420 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 45,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,408 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,207 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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R270 SKW is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Beige with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R270 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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R270 SKW is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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