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R415 WHJ

1997 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx

Grey Petrol 1137cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires18 Dec 2026

Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)

Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,703 mi

Last recorded51,703 miles

Recorded on11 Dec 2025

Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx32,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 WHJ

MakeHonda

ModelCbr 1100 Xx

Year1997

ColourGrey

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail

Pass 11 Dec 2025 51,703 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake linkage worn, but not excessively secondary master cylinder (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 50,678 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Coolant leak radiator weeping ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake linkage worn, but not excessively secondary master cylinder (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 50,020 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Coolant leak Radiator weeping slightly ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake linkage worn, but not excessively secondary master cylinder (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 49,685 miles

Pass 30 Nov 2021 49,003 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake linkage worn, but not excessively secondary master cylinder (1.1.15 (b))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 48,626 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake linkage worn, but not excessively secondary master cylinder (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 48,626 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake linkage worn, but not excessively secondary master cylinder (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 47,929 miles

Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,164 miles

Brake linkage worn, but not excessively Front secondary master cylinder linkage (1.1.15 (b))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear brake discs slightly lipped.

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 47,164 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake linkage worn, but not excessively Front secondary master cylinder linkage (1.1.15 (b))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear brake discs slightly lipped.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,451 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,629 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 42,624 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 42,624 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 41,647 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,007 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 39,969 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 39,969 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 39,431 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 39,431 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Oct 2008 37,385 miles

Pass 15 Sep 2007 36,293 miles

Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,348 miles

Fail 5 Aug 2006 33,348 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2005 31,855 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1100 Xx?

Based on 4,642 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

88.1%

Pass Rate

920

Miles/Year

Year Lifespan

587

On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 24

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24

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R415 WHJ is a 1997 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 32,872 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 Cbr 1100 Xx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R415 WHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1100 Xx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cbr 1100 Xx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R415 WHJ is a 1997 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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