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R790 GAA

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Purple Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,230 mi
Last recorded27,230 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 GAA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 27,230 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 27,229 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 27,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake disc bolt missing

Fail 24 Jun 2025 27,031 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake disc bolt missing

Pass 25 Jun 2024 26,743 miles

bolt missing on front mudguard rear brake slight bind

Pass 25 May 2023 26,467 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 26,466 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 67,968 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,809 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,549 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 60,327 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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R790 GAA is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Purple with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R790 GAA, 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 R790 GAA registered?

R790 GAA is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 15 February 1998.

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