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R655 ORB

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,093 mi
Last recorded30,093 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 ORB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 30,093 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 29,646 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 29,646 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 29,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 29,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 29,229 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 28,987 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 28,985 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front lever (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,734 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,609 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,546 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,508 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,066 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 27,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,596 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 25,809 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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R655 ORB is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R655 ORB, 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 R655 ORB registered?

R655 ORB is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R655 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R655 ORB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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