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R939 VOR

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Maroon Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,196 mi
Last recorded47,196 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 VOR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 47,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 46,776 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 46,506 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 45,585 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 43,642 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 42,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 41,043 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,443 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 40,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 May 2016 40,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 40,345 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 38,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Near side indicator switch sticky

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,991 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f caliper slidders

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 30,006 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 29,517 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2009 29,517 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,132 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,383 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 28,383 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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R939 VOR is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Maroon with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R939 VOR, 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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What year was R939 VOR registered?

R939 VOR is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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