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R818 GMV

1997 Honda CBR1100

Grey Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,691 mi
Last recorded37,691 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR110040,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 GMV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 37,691 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,329 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 32,852 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,723 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,371 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 May 2012 23,210 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 19,311 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 16,875 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,438 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,871 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 13,851 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 13,851 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 12,690 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1100?

Based on 2,675 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,030
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
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R818 GMV is a 1997 Honda CBR1100 in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBR1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R818 GMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R818 GMV registered?

R818 GMV is a 1997 Honda CBR1100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R818 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 GMV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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