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R959 TJR

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Silver Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

44,062 mi
Last recorded44,062 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 TJR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 44,062 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,114 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2023 42,641 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 41,468 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 40,135 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 39,181 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 36,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,671 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,702 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 31,700 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,898 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,372 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,130 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 22,437 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 18,500 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 18,140 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 17,983 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,466 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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R959 TJR is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Silver with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R959 TJR, 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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What year was R959 TJR registered?

R959 TJR is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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