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R971 BOA

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,459 mi
Last recorded90,459 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 BOA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 90,459 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 90,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 84,940 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 75,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 74,380 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 May 2010 52,905 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 May 2010 52,902 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2009 46,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 42,552 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 34,582 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,973 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 BOA is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R971 BOA, 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 BOA registered?

R971 BOA is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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