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S957 SWF

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,544 mi
Last recorded46,544 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 SWF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 46,544 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 46,397 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly slow to return needs adjusting (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive also loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 41,994 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 41,984 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notch forming in centre (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 37,941 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 37,928 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 37,895 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 37,895 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 21,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 34,861 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 31,603 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 31,602 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 25,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,737 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,102 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,412 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 May 2013 22,826 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,456 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 20,529 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,169 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2007 14,137 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 May 2006 13,288 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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S957 SWF is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S957 SWF, 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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S957 SWF is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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