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R341 SWL

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,179 mi
Last recorded79,179 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 SWL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 79,179 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 79,179 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 77,929 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 76,910 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 75,883 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 75,120 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 71,078 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 69,613 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 68,412 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 66,798 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,958 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,226 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 63,226 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,268 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,190 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 46,087 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 27 Jun 2011 44,967 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,515 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 44,515 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 44,455 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,455 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,947 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 23 Aug 2006 37,036 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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R341 SWL is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R341 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 R341 SWL registered?

R341 SWL is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R341 SWL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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