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S986 VBL

1998 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,485 mi
Last recorded42,485 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda CBR1100XX31,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 VBL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 42,485 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 37,230 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 33,933 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 33,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 31,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 31,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 26,556 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 20,848 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 20,848 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies With front brake (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 13,372 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 13,372 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 13,354 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 13,165 miles

high beam switch slightly faulty

Fail 12 Apr 2010 12,936 miles

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,936 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 12,523 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 11,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 10,537 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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S986 VBL is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S986 VBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S986 VBL registered?

S986 VBL is a 1998 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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