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S249 CAA

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,978 mi
Last recorded52,978 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 CAA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 52,978 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 52,073 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 51,318 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 50,772 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 50,750 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2021 50,046 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 48,503 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,215 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,383 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,573 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 28,573 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 19,589 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 19,579 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 15,191 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,870 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 11,024 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2007 11,024 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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S249 CAA 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 76.5%.

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 S249 CAA, 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 S249 CAA registered?

S249 CAA is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S249 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S249 CAA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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