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S5 RMF

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Blue Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,362 mi
Last recorded29,362 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 RMF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 29,362 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 29,151 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 28,820 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,209 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 28,209 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 27,860 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,855 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 27,152 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All indicators fast (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Exhaust is rubbing on swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 26,636 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 26,634 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,467 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust end can rubs on swingarm

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 24,406 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,621 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,065 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,892 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,722 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 19,722 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,466 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,132 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,539 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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S5 RMF is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Blue with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S5 RMF, 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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S5 RMF is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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