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S948 RCL

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Grey Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,061 mi
Last recorded34,061 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 RCL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 34,061 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 34,049 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil cooler pipes are superficially corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Clutch fluid is contaminated.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 30,553 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 28,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,415 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 25,126 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 May 2017 25,119 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 21,485 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 21,404 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 21,381 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,177 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,172 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,054 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 20,099 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 19,885 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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S948 RCL is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S948 RCL, 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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S948 RCL is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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