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R989 RWO

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,361 mi
Last recorded76,361 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 RWO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 76,361 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,205 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 76,177 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 75,783 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 75,783 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,779 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 75,779 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 57,200 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 57,200 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) bulb (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 49,104 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 49,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,222 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,557 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 44,557 miles

Outer Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 42,218 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,823 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 36,821 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 33,392 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 31,065 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 27,441 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,441 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,647 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 25,647 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 18,828 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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R989 RWO is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R989 RWO, 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.

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What year was R989 RWO registered?

R989 RWO is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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