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S689 AFC

1998 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,860 mi
Last recorded72,860 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx29,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 AFC
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1100 Xx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 72,860 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 72,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 70,153 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 70,107 miles

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

Central Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 65,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 65,988 miles

Central Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front clutch fluid low but not below minimum

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 63,579 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,486 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,046 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,359 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play Head stock bearings notchy and slight play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,964 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 61,964 miles

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,548 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,187 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,301 miles

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,244 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 56,241 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

o/s silencer mounting bolt missing

Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,958 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,508 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1100 Xx?

Based on 4,642 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
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S689 AFC is a 1998 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 29,901 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 Cbr 1100 Xx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S689 AFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1100 Xx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cbr 1100 Xx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S689 AFC is a 1998 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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