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S779 BEH

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,309 mi
Last recorded35,309 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 BEH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 35,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 35,299 miles

REAR BRAKE EFFORT REQUIRMENTS JUST MET

Pass 24 Jul 2024 35,197 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 35,168 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 35,135 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 35,052 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 35,043 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 35,032 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 35,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 34,947 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,631 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,190 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 34,190 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 34,175 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 34,088 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 33,880 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 33,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 33,700 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 33,700 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 33,576 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2011 33,046 miles

The front brake will require an overhaul in the near future

Pass 28 May 2010 31,759 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 28,789 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 26,460 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 22,635 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 22,635 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 17,880 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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S779 BEH is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S779 BEH, 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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S779 BEH is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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