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S401 LCY

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,511 mi
Last recorded24,511 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 LCY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 24,511 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 24,106 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 24,106 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working Fnt switch not working,repaired Prs (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 22,917 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 22,867 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 22,539 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 22,378 miles

Brake control 2 slightly spongy

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 22,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,143 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 21,723 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 21,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,190 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,779 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,256 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 20,256 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 20,226 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,858 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,758 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))

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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S401 LCY is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S401 LCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S401 LCY registered?

S401 LCY is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S401 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S401 LCY shows 18 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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