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R945 YFL

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,951 mi
Last recorded35,951 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 YFL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 35,951 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 35,117 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 35,117 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 34,467 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 33,371 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 33,357 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 33,357 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.7mm in center (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 32,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 31,941 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TD 1.75 mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 31,406 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2017 31,406 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2016 31,120 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' with wheel on the floor (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' with wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,945 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,740 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 26,339 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 26,339 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,630 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 12,423 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,419 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,338 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R945 YFL is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R945 YFL, 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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R945 YFL is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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