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R789 TLL

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Beige Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,208 mi
Last recorded57,208 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 TLL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 57,208 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 57,208 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 56,641 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 52,662 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 50,760 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 50,721 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,157 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 50,157 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly stickng (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,023 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,015 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,728 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,124 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,776 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 44,774 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,075 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 43,075 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 38,967 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 38,321 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2008 38,321 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 37,333 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 36,709 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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R789 TLL is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Beige with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R789 TLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R789 TLL registered?

R789 TLL is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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