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R988 DMV

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,133 mi
Last recorded101,133 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 DMV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 101,133 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 101,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 100,387 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 98,893 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 98,893 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 96,692 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 96,640 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 93,434 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 88,562 miles

Rear Brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired slave cylinder mounting points worn causing slight movement (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,101 miles

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 87,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,885 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,885 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,061 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 83,061 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,032 miles

left indicator tell tale flashes main beam tell tale as well

Fail 27 Jun 2014 82,032 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,533 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,342 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 81,236 miles

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

n/s indicator warning and high beam warning both operate at the same time.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,922 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,652 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 79,342 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 77,532 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 77,532 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 69,606 miles

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

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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R988 DMV is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R988 DMV, 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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R988 DMV is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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