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S71 COU

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,212 mi
Last recorded52,212 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 COU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 52,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 50,810 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 49,235 miles

Nearside oil leak down engine

Rear brake pedal pivot slightly stiff

Pass 1 Apr 2023 48,816 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 48,441 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 30,000 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,999 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 30,990 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,990 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 29,990 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,990 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 30,990 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,287 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 28,063 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 28,063 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 27,719 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 23,930 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,871 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 10,140 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 9,710 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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S71 COU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black 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 S71 COU, 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 S71 COU registered?

S71 COU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S71 COU safe to buy?

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