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R408 XHY

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,445 mi
Last recorded50,445 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 XHY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 50,445 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,346 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 50,300 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 50,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 50,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 50,279 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,051 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 49,591 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 47,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 45,605 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 42,180 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,589 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,034 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,021 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,165 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,930 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 May 2008 22,930 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 22,748 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 20,740 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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R408 XHY is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R408 XHY, 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 R408 XHY registered?

R408 XHY is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R408 XHY safe to buy?

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