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SB53 KVC

2003 Honda CBR1100XX

Silver Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,523 mi
Last recorded40,523 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CBR1100XX22,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 KVC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 40,523 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 40,517 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 39,456 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,085 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 37,787 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 36,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 36,587 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 32,441 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 32,441 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,067 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,315 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 23,953 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 23,320 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,285 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 21,557 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 20,032 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,688 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,318 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 16,293 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

test started at 10am, difficulties with computer system

Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,800 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 9,436 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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SB53 KVC is a 2003 Honda CBR1100XX in Silver with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 22,937 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 SB53 KVC, 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 23 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SB53 KVC registered?

SB53 KVC is a 2003 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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