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R950 YFL

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,372 mi
Last recorded57,372 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 YFL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 57,372 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 56,807 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 52,215 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2022 52,214 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 51,439 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 50,625 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 44,494 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 44,494 miles

Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,911 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,440 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 38,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 35,425 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 34,503 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 12 May 2011 33,221 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Side stand Mounting loose

Pass 12 May 2011 33,221 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Side stand Mounting loose

Pass 19 May 2010 31,182 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Screen Broken

Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,784 miles

Screen broken

Fail 2 Jun 2007 29,749 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 28,920 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2006 28,913 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R950 YFL is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R950 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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What year was R950 YFL registered?

R950 YFL is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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