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S638 NPX

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,119 mi
Last recorded46,119 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 NPX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 46,119 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 45,231 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 44,090 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 42,654 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 40,397 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 40,191 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,706 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 37,706 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,653 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,052 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,924 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,415 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,018 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,102 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,874 miles

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 30 Apr 2011 34,434 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,326 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 30,312 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,469 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,407 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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S638 NPX is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S638 NPX, 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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What year was S638 NPX registered?

S638 NPX is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S638 NPX safe to buy?

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