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S73 MRB

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,095 mi
Last recorded71,095 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 MRB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 71,095 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 70,840 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 70,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,733 miles

front forks starting to pit slightly

one of twin tail lights not working

rear hugger slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2020 69,406 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 69,406 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark fluid level on lower limit (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 69,121 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,540 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Puncture repair in front tyre

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

Tape on headlight

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel slightly stiff to turn

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,901 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 61,854 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

tyre valve on front wheel starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,854 miles

tyre valve on front wheel starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,731 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,053 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,402 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2008 30,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,932 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 18,032 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,032 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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S73 MRB is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S73 MRB, 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 S73 MRB registered?

S73 MRB is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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