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R598 XTR

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,939 mi
Last recorded68,939 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 XTR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 68,939 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 66,894 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,425 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 61,751 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 59,440 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 58,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,973 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 51,600 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,471 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 49,446 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,902 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 46,707 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2010 42,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,950 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 38,699 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 33,765 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,043 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,082 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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R598 XTR is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R598 XTR, 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 R598 XTR registered?

R598 XTR is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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