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R97 VVR

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,286 mi
Last recorded37,286 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 VVR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,286 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 37,275 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,846 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,175 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,281 miles

temporery repair to exhaust not blowing at this time

Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,761 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 18,604 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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R97 VVR is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R97 VVR, 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.

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What year was R97 VVR registered?

R97 VVR is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R97 VVR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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