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S885 KNR

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,519 mi
Last recorded81,519 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 KNR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 81,519 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 80,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 80,677 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 80,671 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,526 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive stiff links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fork stantions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chain adjuster bolt missing

front mudguard broken but secure

Fail 7 Feb 2020 79,526 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive stiff links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fork stantions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chain adjuster bolt missing

front mudguard broken but secure

Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,939 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,806 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 71,806 miles

Brake caliper(s) insecure rear (3.2.A1j)

Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose rear (3.2.A1j)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 71,717 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Really out of shape (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2016 71,616 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Really out of shape (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,024 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 51,424 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Front brake pads worn to limit.

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

Rear brake pads worn to limit.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,769 miles

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

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

N/S lower fairing panel insecure.

N/S/F and O/S/F rotational brake discs fitted incorrectly.

Rear inner brake pad starting to wear thin.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 50,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,082 miles

N/S/F inner brake pad wearing thin.

O/S/R chain adjuster missing.

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

Pass 28 May 2009 48,213 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

O/S/F Fork seal leaking slightly.

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

Pass 16 May 2008 41,314 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 41,314 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

nearside grip not fully secured to bar

Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,175 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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
Full Honda CBR1100XX reliability report

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S885 KNR is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S885 KNR, 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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S885 KNR is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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