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S89 RAL

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,307 mi
Last recorded53,307 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS89 RAL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 53,307 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 47,665 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 44,223 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 43,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 42,288 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 42,288 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 38,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 36,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 36,421 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,071 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,633 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,142 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 30,746 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,983 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 29,913 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 27,098 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 18,980 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,883 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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S89 RAL is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red 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 S89 RAL, 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 S89 RAL registered?

S89 RAL is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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