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S48 RJU

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,400 mi
Last recorded92,400 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 RJU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 92,400 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 92,279 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 97,823 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 87,550 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 86,046 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 84,127 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 81,072 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 79,873 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 78,159 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 76,294 miles

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

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

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

headlight deflector fitted at time of test

Fail 7 May 2018 76,294 miles

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

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

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

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

headlight deflector fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,012 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,366 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 64,917 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,014 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 60,014 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,949 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 50,957 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,925 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,077 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 RJU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black 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 S48 RJU, 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 S48 RJU registered?

S48 RJU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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