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S861 CHU

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,294 mi
Last recorded33,294 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 CHU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 33,294 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 33,086 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 32,948 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 32,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW. DOWN TO 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy AFTERMARKET EXHAUST SILENCERS FITTED WHICH ARE LOUDER THAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 32,385 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 32,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 32,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,824 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 31,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 31,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 23 May 2014 29,849 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 23 May 2013 28,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2013 28,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,677 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 26,512 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 25,338 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,118 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 22,004 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 18,625 miles

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

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

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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S861 CHU 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 S861 CHU, 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 S861 CHU registered?

S861 CHU is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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