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T557 BNL

1999 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,783 mi
Last recorded75,783 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx28,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT557 BNL
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1100 Xx
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 75,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 75,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 72,075 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 72,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 70,596 miles

Rear Registration plate both top corner backing is cracked, Registration plate is still legible

Fail 15 Dec 2021 70,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 69,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 69,943 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 65,325 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 63,115 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 61,758 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 54,186 miles

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

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

front tyre slightly misshaped

hid kit fitted. high beam is slow to react when cold

Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 49,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 49,000 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 44,033 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 41,553 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 41,104 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 39,805 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 38,566 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 35,785 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 33,263 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1100 Xx?

Based on 4,642 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Full Honda Cbr 1100 Xx reliability report

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T557 BNL is a 1999 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 28,124 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 Cbr 1100 Xx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T557 BNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1100 Xx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Honda Cbr 1100 Xx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T557 BNL is a 1999 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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