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V229 GLB

1999 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,244 mi
Last recorded27,244 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CBR1100XX29,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 GLB
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 27,244 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 27,079 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort and didnt lock out on test (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 26,934 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 26,934 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 26,671 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 26,671 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 26,215 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 26,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,386 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 25,386 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,088 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 18,037 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,722 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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V229 GLB is a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V229 GLB, 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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What year was V229 GLB registered?

V229 GLB is a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V229 GLB safe to buy?

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