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R579 RFV

1997 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx

Grey Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,733 mi
Last recorded22,733 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx32,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 RFV
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1100 Xx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 22,733 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 20,637 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 20,637 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 18,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 15,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 12,321 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2020 10,095 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 9,887 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 9,622 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 9,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 9,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 8,938 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 8,265 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2008 7,771 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 7,538 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 7,538 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,156 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1100 Xx?

Based on 4,642 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
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R579 RFV is a 1997 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 32,872 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 Cbr 1100 Xx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R579 RFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1100 Xx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cbr 1100 Xx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R579 RFV registered?

R579 RFV is a 1997 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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