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S178 SWC

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,470 mi
Last recorded26,470 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 SWC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 26,470 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 26,470 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 26,431 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 26,427 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Handlebar fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Handlebar fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Apr 2022 26,394 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 26,340 miles

Drive chain dry

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 26,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain dry

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 26,300 miles

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

rear drivechain very dry

Fail 30 Aug 2019 26,297 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

rear drivechain very dry

Pass 14 Aug 2018 26,015 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre perished.

Pass 8 Apr 2017 25,843 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,720 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 25,718 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 25,649 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,348 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,095 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,328 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,759 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 23,759 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,796 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,045 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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S178 SWC is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S178 SWC, 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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S178 SWC is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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