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R471 YVG

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Silver Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,979 mi
Last recorded43,979 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 YVG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 43,979 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,775 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 32,758 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

the combination braking system has been removed from the motorcycle.

the drive chain soft link appears not to be riveted over fully

the front fairing has a large crack to the nearside.

the riders seat move,s from side to side freely and pulls up from under the fuel tank, but is secured at the rear ok.

unable to test the headlight aim due to the dip beam not working.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,996 miles

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 30,972 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 30,956 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,695 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre has been repaired.

speedometer not working

when steering turned to right hand lock throttle does not return freely.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 46,695 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

rear tyre has been repaired.

throttle does not return freely when steering turn onto right hand lock.

unable to see large areas of frame due to body panels.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,467 miles

front brake discs worn below service limit

Fail 7 Aug 2008 45,459 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn below service limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,287 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 42,287 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 37,658 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 35,949 miles

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

Rear 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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R471 YVG is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Silver with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R471 YVG, 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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R471 YVG is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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