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R476 TAU

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

72,040 mi
Last recorded72,040 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 TAU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 72,040 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 71,509 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 68,727 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 68,727 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,821 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 64,423 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,683 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 61,520 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,664 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,211 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 57,046 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,807 miles

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

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 52,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 49,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,547 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,211 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 48,192 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,898 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,231 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,607 miles

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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R476 TAU is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R476 TAU, 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 R476 TAU registered?

R476 TAU is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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