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S231 NTP

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,822 mi
Last recorded80,822 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 NTP
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 80,822 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 60,796 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested osf brake disc and pad contaminated with fork oil (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front led light unit (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 58,880 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 12 May 2025 58,826 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Fork seal contaminted caliper casing but not pads yet

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 58,800 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,319 miles

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

headlamp produces poor beam image

non start battery flat again

Fail 11 Nov 2020 41,319 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam image kick off off to right hand side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working rear brake stop lamp dosent operate imediately when brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated

fuel warning on intermittantly

Pass 13 May 2013 84,161 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 77,829 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 77,829 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 71,163 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 61,472 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,054 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 45,179 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,179 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 29,363 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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S231 NTP is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S231 NTP, 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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S231 NTP is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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