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R359 XCY

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,029 mi
Last recorded60,029 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 XCY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 60,029 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 59,761 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 58,979 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 57,992 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 57,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 56,324 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 56,324 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,514 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 55,439 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 51,739 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 45,283 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 45,273 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,475 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,194 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 7 May 2008 25,982 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 25,927 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,839 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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R359 XCY is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R359 XCY, 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 R359 XCY registered?

R359 XCY is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R359 XCY safe to buy?

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