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R473 HGC

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,864 mi
Last recorded37,864 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 HGC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 37,864 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,479 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 34,479 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,856 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,966 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre worn unevenly

nearside bar end missing

offside front fender bolt missing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,250 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 28,903 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 28,878 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,138 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 12,042 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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R473 HGC is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R473 HGC, 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 R473 HGC registered?

R473 HGC is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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