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R953 CUH

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,626 mi
Last recorded70,626 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 CUH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 70,626 miles

Fork gaitors fitted.

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 70,617 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 70,426 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 68,376 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 68,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 64,942 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 64,932 miles

Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 60,931 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 49,162 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 33,829 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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R953 CUH is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R953 CUH, 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 R953 CUH registered?

R953 CUH is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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