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S542 MBK

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

38,165 mi
Last recorded38,165 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 MBK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 38,165 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 36,169 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 35,470 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2023 35,435 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension linkage under swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 34,969 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 34,696 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 34,696 miles

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

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Control (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 34,693 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable Not fitted in accordance with sidewall instruction (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 32,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,870 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 30,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,410 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork stanchions (2.3.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 27,647 miles

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,647 miles

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,121 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 22,098 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 20,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 20,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 18,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 13,656 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 13,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 13,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 12,073 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2005 12,073 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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S542 MBK is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S542 MBK, 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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S542 MBK is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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