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V397 HDW

1999 Honda CBR1100XX

Silver Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,675 mi
Last recorded69,675 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CBR1100XX29,723 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 HDW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 69,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 69,668 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2020 59,008 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 56,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 May 2018 56,096 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 56,096 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,668 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 49,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,885 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,058 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 40,016 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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V397 HDW is a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX in Silver with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V397 HDW, 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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V397 HDW is a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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