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R753 ABU

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

80,612 mi
Last recorded80,612 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 ABU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 80,612 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,826 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,267 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 73,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 71,499 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,442 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,014 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,757 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,780 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 56,359 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,081 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,162 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 45,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,062 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

drive chain slightly dry

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,836 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,066 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,488 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,794 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 18,056 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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R753 ABU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R753 ABU, 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 R753 ABU registered?

R753 ABU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R753 ABU safe to buy?

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