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S781 KJM

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,281 mi
Last recorded32,281 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 KJM
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 32,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Honda linked brake system has been bypassed /removed . bike now has conventional brake system .

Nearside Front switch gear loose on bars

Pass 28 Mar 2025 31,973 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 31,659 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 31,652 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Stop lamp not working on front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 31,090 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 30,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 30,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 29,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,012 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 26,894 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 26,687 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure Left handlebar loose (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Right hand fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre approaching wear limit, Dunlop 190/55/17 Sportmax

Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,424 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,868 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,652 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,012 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 11,894 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 10,729 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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S781 KJM is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S781 KJM, 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 S781 KJM registered?

S781 KJM is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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