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R35 MSR

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Beige Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,955 mi
Last recorded30,955 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 MSR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 30,955 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 28,658 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 25,825 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 24,923 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 24,921 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 23,983 miles

both front braided hoses insecure

front mud guard bolt missing at near side

near side lower fairing insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 21,379 miles

linked brakes disconnected

Pass 31 May 2019 20,679 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 19,978 miles

Back brake sticking slightly. Freed off during test

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,978 miles

Back brake sticking slightly. Freed off during test

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 19,868 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 17,883 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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R35 MSR is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Beige with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R35 MSR, 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 R35 MSR registered?

R35 MSR is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R35 MSR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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