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R929 FEG

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Multi-colour Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,552 mi
Last recorded49,552 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 FEG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 49,552 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 49,155 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 48,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 48,254 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 47,279 miles

Offside Lower fairing panel melting on exhaust

Offside Upper fairing bolt missing

Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,503 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 45,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 45,334 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,007 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 45,006 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 May 2013 44,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,625 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 42,625 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,083 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 39,209 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 37,672 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 37,406 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,017 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,167 miles

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

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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R929 FEG is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Multi-colour with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 33,202 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 R929 FEG, 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 29 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R929 FEG is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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