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R988 UWR

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,668 mi
Last recorded49,668 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 UWR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 49,668 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 49,644 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 49,594 miles

Headlight beam pattern kick-up to offside: masked level.

Fail 5 Jul 2023 49,594 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick-up to offside: masked level. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlight beam pattern kick-up to offside: masked level.

Pass 26 Jul 2022 49,530 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,264 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 49,264 miles

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

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 49,180 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 48,014 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,533 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp mask fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,306 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp mask converter fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,153 miles

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

Headlamp mask convertor fitted

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 42,843 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 42,843 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Chain dry

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 40,678 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,572 miles

head light dipp's to the right but has bean masked off [advised on]

Fail 8 Aug 2012 40,572 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

head light dipp's to the right but has bean masked off [advised on]

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,916 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,297 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,593 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,642 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,679 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,087 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 23,087 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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 UWR is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R988 UWR, 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 R988 UWR registered?

R988 UWR is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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