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V157 KGN

1999 Honda CBR1100XX

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

49,621 mi
Last recorded49,621 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CBR1100XX29,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 KGN
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 49,621 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front tyre perished...cracking between tread pattern

Pass 20 Jul 2024 49,083 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 48,436 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 48,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022 48,172 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 47,405 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 47,405 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 46,352 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 46,352 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 45,108 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 44,581 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 44,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 May 2017 44,581 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 40,839 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

n/s caliper binding slightly

risers fitted to handlebars that screw into top of fork

Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,822 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 38,822 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,398 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 32,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,674 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 32,282 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 30,801 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,926 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 29,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,760 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,585 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,708 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,987 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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V157 KGN is a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V157 KGN, 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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V157 KGN is a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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