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S838 JRU

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,557 mi
Last recorded52,557 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 JRU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 52,557 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 52,367 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 51,993 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 50,517 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,345 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 49,946 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 49,474 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 49,465 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 May 2013 48,314 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 43,496 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 35,076 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 34,885 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 28,157 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 19,726 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,794 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,536 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 11,831 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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S838 JRU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 S838 JRU, 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 S838 JRU registered?

S838 JRU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S838 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S838 JRU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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