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S889 SKG

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,158 mi
Last recorded64,158 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 SKG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 64,158 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 54,733 miles

Front Shock absorber slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 53,256 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 53,256 miles

Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 50,326 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 48,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 47,949 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 47,196 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 46,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 46,175 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 45,522 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 44,978 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 44,560 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 44,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 43,821 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 43,201 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,527 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,882 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2006 40,909 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 40,909 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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S889 SKG 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 90%.

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 S889 SKG, 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 S889 SKG registered?

S889 SKG is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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