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R71 NTV

1998 Honda CBR1100

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,640 mi
Last recorded49,640 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR110028,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 NTV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 49,640 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 43,966 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 38,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 38,562 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 31,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 29,546 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 29,576 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking fluid leaking from fork compensator valve when rear brake applied (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight weep of brake fluid from front master cylinder cap

Pass 17 Jan 2020 28,301 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 27,044 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 26,884 miles

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

front brake dragging slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,781 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,531 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front fender slightly loose

Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,292 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise both tyres flat

advise nearside grip slightly insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2013 26,292 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise both tyres flat

advise nearside grip slightly insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,959 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 2,525 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 25,251 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,799 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,232 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 24,114 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,363 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1100?

Based on 2,675 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,030
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
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R71 NTV is a 1998 Honda CBR1100 in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 28,090 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 CBR1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R71 NTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda CBR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R71 NTV is a 1998 Honda CBR1100, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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