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R479 BBD

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,392 mi
Last recorded58,392 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 BBD
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 58,392 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 56,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 56,812 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 52,704 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Corrosion between valve and wheel (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 52,684 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 50,292 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 49,092 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,890 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 48,890 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

n/s pillion footrest seized

Pass 23 Jul 2011 48,125 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,287 miles

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

rear master cylinder filler pipe chaffed and braiding worn.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 46,287 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)

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

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

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

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

rear master cylinder filler pipe chaffed and braiding worn.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,365 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,105 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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R479 BBD is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R479 BBD, 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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R479 BBD is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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