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R969 XKL

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,479 mi
Last recorded37,479 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 XKL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 37,479 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 36,648 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 32,221 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 32,215 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2022 29,783 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 29,783 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 29,230 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 28,769 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,760 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,493 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 26,837 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 26,076 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 25,577 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,108 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,051 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake starting to bind on.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,969 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,302 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 23,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 22,735 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,735 miles

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

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

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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R969 XKL is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R969 XKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R969 XKL registered?

R969 XKL is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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