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V550 DHN

1999 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

38,711 mi
Last recorded38,711 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda CBR1100XX29,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 DHN
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 38,711 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 38,710 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 38,691 miles

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

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 38,670 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 37,622 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 37,619 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls no operation of brake light from front brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 37,242 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 36,173 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 36,117 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 34,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,374 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 27,410 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 26,099 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 26,099 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 24,149 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,354 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,981 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,156 miles

Rear brake binding slightly.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,268 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 14,140 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 14,140 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 12,424 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 11,080 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 10,424 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 8,750 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 5,762 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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V550 DHN is a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V550 DHN, 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 V550 DHN registered?

V550 DHN is a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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