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R589 XGC

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,768 mi
Last recorded39,768 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 XGC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 39,768 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 29,870 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 29,607 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 28,757 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 28,757 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wheel in wrong way round - discs wrong rotation too (5.2.3 (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,627 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 28,211 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 26,499 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,499 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,131 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 26,131 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 25,938 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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R589 XGC is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R589 XGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R589 XGC registered?

R589 XGC is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R589 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R589 XGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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