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R948 DBA

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Multi-colour Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,232 mi
Last recorded37,232 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 DBA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 37,232 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 37,229 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 37,229 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 26 May 2018 36,345 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 33,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 32,475 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,416 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Position lamps stay on when switched off.

Pass 19 May 2013 29,563 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,463 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,215 miles

bolts missing front guard /exhaust

Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,166 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 15,166 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 13,963 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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R948 DBA is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Multi-colour with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R948 DBA, 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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R948 DBA is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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