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S531 DFG

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,025 mi
Last recorded41,025 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 DFG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 41,025 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 40,943 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 40,215 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 40,174 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 40,174 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak replaced new seals in both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy replaced new bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 40,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,961 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 39,961 miles

Front Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 39,618 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,391 miles

Front FRONT TYRE VALVE SERIOUSLY PERISHED/SPLIT

Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,287 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,687 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,037 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,485 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,772 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))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,477 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 35,274 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,274 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,485 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,358 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 23,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,791 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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S531 DFG is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S531 DFG, 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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S531 DFG is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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