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V489 DFX

1999 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,430 mi
Last recorded62,430 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda CBR1100XX29,723 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 DFX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 62,430 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 59,400 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 58,210 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 56,837 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,123 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 54,097 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 53,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pads (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 52,245 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 50,485 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 48,663 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 48,663 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,936 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 38,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,422 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 34,970 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 34,970 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,605 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,558 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,092 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 26,092 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,171 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,988 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 16,148 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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V489 DFX is a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V489 DFX, 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 V489 DFX registered?

V489 DFX is a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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