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S959 LGC

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,995 mi
Last recorded35,995 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 LGC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 35,995 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 35,964 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 35,943 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 35,925 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 35,907 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 35,855 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 35,752 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 35,752 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 35,548 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 35,496 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 35,317 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 34,635 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 33,921 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,921 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 33,413 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,189 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,604 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,266 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 31,430 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,430 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,729 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 30,729 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 29,336 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,782 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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S959 LGC is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S959 LGC, 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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S959 LGC is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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