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R290 AUJ

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,003 mi
Last recorded30,003 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 AUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 30,003 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 30,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 29,984 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 29,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 29,841 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 29,821 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 29,625 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 29,473 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 28,166 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,936 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 27,081 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 24,172 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 21,808 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 21,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,868 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,821 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,859 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,188 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,182 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,542 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 13,302 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 12,062 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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R290 AUJ is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R290 AUJ, 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 R290 AUJ registered?

R290 AUJ is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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