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R272 LKH

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,940 mi
Last recorded51,940 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 LKH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 51,940 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 50,092 miles

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

clutch fluid level slightly low

Pass 6 Nov 2023 50,013 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 49,861 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 49,837 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 49,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 49,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,764 miles

Nearside Front Foot peg rubber worn

Fail 16 Apr 2019 48,763 miles

Front Brake component insecure Both front brake hoses under mudguard (1.1.21 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Foot peg rubber worn

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,708 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,428 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,090 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,356 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 39,356 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,870 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,496 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,443 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 13,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,019 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 12,950 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 12,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 12,465 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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R272 LKH is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 31,266 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 R272 LKH, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R272 LKH registered?

R272 LKH is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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