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T491 BAY

1999 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,013 mi
Last recorded54,013 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CBR1100XX29,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 BAY
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 54,013 miles

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 54,013 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 53,460 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,450 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 52,450 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,717 miles

Front Front mudguard slight damage!

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Windscreen slight damage!

Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,718 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 46,715 miles

Front mudguard insecure Bolt missing! Split cracked! (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system Rear n/s silencer insecure! clamp missing,also nut missing! (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,693 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 38,693 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,014 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 33,014 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,989 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 25,504 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 21,822 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,341 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,619 miles

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

nut missing on r/h exhaust

Fail 18 Apr 2009 17,619 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

nut missing on r/h exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,200 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 16,195 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,929 miles

SLIGHT NOISE ON N/S/F CALIPER

Pass 24 Feb 2006 1,036 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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T491 BAY is a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1999 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 29,723 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 T491 BAY, 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 27 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T491 BAY is a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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