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S494 NGN

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Gold Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,627 mi
Last recorded37,627 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 NGN
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 37,627 miles

Drive chain slightly tight 20mm travel manufacture recommends 30mm (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1mm (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 35,669 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 33,711 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 33,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 32,615 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 32,615 miles

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

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 31,200 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,355 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 25,104 miles

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 worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear tyre has a piug in

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 24,565 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,036 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,030 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 23,005 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,692 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 20,692 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 20,272 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,466 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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S494 NGN is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Gold with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S494 NGN, 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 S494 NGN registered?

S494 NGN is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S494 NGN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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