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S421 SMB

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,832 mi
Last recorded38,832 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 SMB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,832 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 38,816 miles

Front Brake lever insecure lock nut (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fuel tank leaking Filler cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Head light kick to off side

Near side exhaust clamp bolt missing

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess stanchion (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,569 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 38,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 38,564 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,962 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 36,962 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 36,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,782 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 29,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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 19 Apr 2011 25,891 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 22,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 15,041 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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S421 SMB is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S421 SMB, 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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S421 SMB is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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