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S598 JGC

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Silver Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,711 mi
Last recorded47,711 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 JGC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 47,711 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 47,697 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 47,624 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 47,624 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 45,336 miles

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

cush drive rubbers worn

Pass 8 Feb 2022 42,461 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 42,461 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Clutch fluid low

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,946 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 39,982 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 39,286 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,387 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 34,761 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 33,323 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 31,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 31,087 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,562 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,930 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,969 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 27,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,425 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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S598 JGC is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Silver with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S598 JGC, 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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S598 JGC is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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