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R98 EVT

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,892 mi
Last recorded68,892 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 EVT
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 68,892 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 68,680 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 68,430 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 68,059 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 68,043 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely near side disc bent (1.2.1 (c))

Rear brake disc distorted

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 67,571 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 66,973 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 66,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2012 65,328 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 60,257 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 60,095 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,808 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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R98 EVT is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R98 EVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R98 EVT registered?

R98 EVT is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R98 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 EVT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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