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S48 NPO

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

173,495 mi
Last recorded173,495 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 NPO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 173,495 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 171,229 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 169,339 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 169,335 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 168,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 143,310 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 105,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 105,238 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 88,651 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,725 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 80,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,809 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,012 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,160 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,178 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,334 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,081 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,989 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,989 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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S48 NPO is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S48 NPO, 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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S48 NPO is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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