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R608 GGU

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Grey Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,558 mi
Last recorded21,558 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 GGU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 21,558 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 21,464 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 21,464 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2013 17,367 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 17,367 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,962 miles

left hand mirror lense cracked

slight freeplay in head stock bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2010 14,621 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 14,621 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Slight pitting on fork stanchions

Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,390 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 12,358 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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R608 GGU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R608 GGU, 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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R608 GGU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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