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S281 ARR

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Silver Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,474 mi
Last recorded33,474 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 ARR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 33,474 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 33,391 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 33,284 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 33,053 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 32,786 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,711 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2020 31,655 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2019 29,984 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 27,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,456 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 21,656 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,491 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,327 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,805 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 18,805 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 23 May 2011 17,310 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 May 2011 17,310 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 17,198 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 17,008 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2009 17,008 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Centre Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 May 2008 16,490 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,712 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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S281 ARR is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Silver with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S281 ARR, 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 S281 ARR registered?

S281 ARR is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S281 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S281 ARR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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