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R437 MTN

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,094 mi
Last recorded83,094 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 MTN
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 83,094 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 81,984 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 79,900 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2022 79,874 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 77,542 miles

Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,912 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 75,912 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,621 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,833 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,327 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 67,314 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 64,509 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 57,261 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 57,233 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,781 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,966 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 50,442 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 48,843 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 47,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 45,296 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 41,360 miles

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

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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R437 MTN is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R437 MTN, 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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R437 MTN is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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