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R985 JFH

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,019 mi
Last recorded33,019 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 JFH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 33,019 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 32,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,973 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 30,233 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 30,233 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 28,867 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,173 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 27,173 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2011 25,940 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,460 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,584 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,260 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,558 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 18,449 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 16,905 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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R985 JFH is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R985 JFH, 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 R985 JFH registered?

R985 JFH is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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