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R944 BUB

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Orange Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,470 mi
Last recorded51,470 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 BUB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 51,470 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 50,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 49,609 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 49,396 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))

Fail 9 May 2019 49,396 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))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 40,817 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 38,804 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2016 38,750 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.3(ii))

Rear only 50% of rear light unit is illuminated

Pass 15 May 2015 35,370 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

offside direction indicators flashing on upper limit (quickly)

offside front direction indicator colour slightly faded

Pass 16 May 2014 34,724 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 32,886 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 32,880 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2012 31,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 29,993 miles

slight wear/movement offside handlebar locating device

Pass 14 May 2010 27,753 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,493 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,502 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 19,332 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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R944 BUB is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Orange with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R944 BUB, 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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R944 BUB is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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