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R41 VOT

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Silver Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,560 mi
Last recorded101,560 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 VOT
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 101,560 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 101,560 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 101,517 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 100,425 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 99,193 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 96,952 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 93,581 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,822 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 90,820 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,543 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 83,740 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 82,618 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 82,547 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 70,979 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 70,912 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,944 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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R41 VOT is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Silver with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R41 VOT, 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 R41 VOT registered?

R41 VOT is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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