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R656 WAK

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Silver Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,429 mi
Last recorded110,429 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 WAK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 110,429 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 110,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 110,208 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 106,038 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 106,038 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 104,000 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 104,000 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 101,449 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 96,905 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,259 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 96,259 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 89,519 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,862 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 75,241 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 75,241 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,803 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 55,709 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 48,135 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,975 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 19,329 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,329 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,956 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 14,887 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,852 miles

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

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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R656 WAK is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Silver with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R656 WAK, 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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R656 WAK is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 25 January 1998.

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