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R981 JGH

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Grey Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,354 mi
Last recorded51,354 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 JGH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 51,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 51,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too low dipped beam bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 48,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.05mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 44,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 41,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 40,297 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 40,297 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 35,626 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 35,599 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements not illuminating as soon as rear brake applied (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 27,739 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 27,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,694 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,664 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,450 miles

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

tyres under inflated.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,239 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 27,176 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,969 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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R981 JGH is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R981 JGH, 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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R981 JGH is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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