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R338 SWL

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,876 mi
Last recorded27,876 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 SWL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 27,876 miles

Front Disc run out

Pass 1 Feb 2025 23,619 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 22,923 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,787 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 22,787 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 22,057 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 22,057 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,059 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,259 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 20,259 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 19,443 miles

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

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

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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R338 SWL is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R338 SWL, 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 R338 SWL registered?

R338 SWL is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R338 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R338 SWL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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