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R720 ALK

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

58,152 mi
Last recorded58,152 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 ALK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 58,152 miles

Front Fork dust seals perished.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 57,766 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 57,766 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,615 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 57,188 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,675 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,398 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,587 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2014 54,587 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,652 miles

radiator fins blocked and corroded

rear suspension linkage plates corrosion

shock absorber coil spring corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2013 53,652 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

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

radiator fins blocked and corroded

rear suspension linkage plates corrosion

shock absorber coil spring corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,834 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

clutch noisy

Fail 11 Sep 2012 52,834 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

clutch noisy

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,849 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

clutch noisy with lever released

radiator has blocked/damaged fins

Fail 26 Sep 2011 51,849 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

clutch noisy with lever released

radiator has blocked/damaged fins

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 51,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,145 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre worn uneven

rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 17 Sep 2009 50,145 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre worn uneven

rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 20 Sep 2008 49,103 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 49,081 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,879 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 46,565 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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R720 ALK is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R720 ALK, 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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R720 ALK is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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