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R581 DFC

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,392 mi
Last recorded64,392 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 DFC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 64,392 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 62,368 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear shocker lower mounting plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 62,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 62,098 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 57,653 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 53,715 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,271 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey collector box under engine (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 50,626 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 45,340 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 45,210 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 42,335 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 42,335 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 40,562 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 40,562 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 40,081 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 39,663 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 39,203 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 38,659 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 37,908 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 36,494 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 35,235 miles

front and rear brake pads worn close to 1.5mm

Pass 2 May 2006 30,711 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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R581 DFC is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 R581 DFC, 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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R581 DFC is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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