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S543 ORY

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,710 mi
Last recorded82,710 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 ORY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 82,710 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 82,710 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working BOTH BREAK SWITCHES NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 82,111 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 82,111 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 80,055 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 80,055 miles

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

Stop lamp not working rear light, not coming on before brake operates. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,473 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch in front of the steering bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 65,377 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,493 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 63,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 61,348 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 57,944 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 57,944 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,884 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,921 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

nail in rear tyre.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 50,921 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

nail in rear tyre.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 46,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,676 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,879 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 43,879 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,743 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,341 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 23,281 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,422 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 19,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 16,693 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 16,403 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,214 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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S543 ORY is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S543 ORY, 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 ORY is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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