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R817 FRE

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,947 mi
Last recorded42,947 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 FRE
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 42,947 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 42,947 miles

Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 40,973 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 40,259 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 40,259 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 39,804 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 39,749 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 39,210 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 38,571 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 37,450 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,349 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,039 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,375 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,040 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 22,189 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 22,189 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 21,462 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,230 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,960 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 20,526 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 19,741 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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R817 FRE is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R817 FRE, 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 R817 FRE registered?

R817 FRE is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R817 FRE safe to buy?

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