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S543 MBK

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,868 mi
Last recorded37,868 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 MBK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 37,868 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 34,345 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 24,885 miles

Central Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 24,542 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 23,975 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 23,331 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 22,156 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2018 21,920 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Corroded (6.2.1e)

Exhaust corroded underside

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Slightly sticky (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect Corroded and spring (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,046 miles

rear brake pedal pivot slightly sticky

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit been soft, worn unevenly (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

exhaust corroded underneath

front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2016 18,947 miles

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

front brake binding just slightly

rear wheel has slight ding in rim

Pass 20 Sep 2014 16,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 13,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 12,997 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,569 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,485 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 9,290 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,204 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 5,290 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 2,062 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 2,035 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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S543 MBK is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S543 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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S543 MBK is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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