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R556 HWS

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Beige Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,567 mi
Last recorded25,567 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 HWS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 25,567 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 25,259 miles

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 25,117 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 25,113 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 25,008 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 24,842 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 24,436 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slightly tight at chain tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre pressure appears low

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

Pass 26 May 2017 24,173 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 May 2016 23,474 miles

advise rear brake pedal travel

Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,294 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 22,966 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 22,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

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

advise offside chain adjuster bolt loose

Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,777 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,893 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,214 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,407 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,483 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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R556 HWS is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Beige with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 31,266 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 R556 HWS, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R556 HWS registered?

R556 HWS is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R556 HWS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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