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S661 RFU

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,575 mi
Last recorded39,575 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 RFU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 39,575 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 39,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 39,118 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 39,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 38,866 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 38,856 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,205 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 38,205 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 37,216 miles

Central Rear Lower rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 18 Aug 2017 37,216 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation front valve cracked (4.1.2c)

Central Rear Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation rear tyre valve cracked (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,409 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,007 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 32,007 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,635 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,450 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 31,118 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,313 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 26,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,497 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 24,484 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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S661 RFU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S661 RFU, 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 S661 RFU registered?

S661 RFU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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