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R971 AAU

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,527 mi
Last recorded47,527 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 AAU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 47,527 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 45,897 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 42,580 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 39,920 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 37,989 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 37,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 32,889 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 27,932 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 24,341 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,164 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,713 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,299 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,544 miles

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

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

OSF fork seal /dust cover damaged

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,185 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 13,195 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,895 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 8,869 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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R971 AAU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R971 AAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R971 AAU registered?

R971 AAU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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