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R955 PBV

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,986 mi
Last recorded42,986 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 PBV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 42,986 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 42,308 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 42,183 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 42,182 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 42,182 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 41,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 41,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,376 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,377 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,885 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,182 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,627 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,932 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 31,932 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 31,050 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 28,470 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,193 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 20,620 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 15,839 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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R955 PBV is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 31,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R955 PBV, 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 28 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R955 PBV is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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