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R831 BTU

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,570 mi
Last recorded1,570 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 BTU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 1,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 1,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2025 1,570 miles

Front Forks excessively deformed (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer insecure clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 1,570 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 1,570 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 1,570 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 1,570 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 1,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 1,341 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 1,335 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 1,083 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 1,069 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 531 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017
Pass 15 Feb 2016

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

chain guard missing

Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,870 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,473 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,150 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 44,891 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,480 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 40,386 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,822 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 34,764 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,602 miles

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

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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R831 BTU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R831 BTU, 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 R831 BTU registered?

R831 BTU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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