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VX53 AZL

2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3

Red Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,986 mi
Last recorded28,986 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-322,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 AZL
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1100 X-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 28,986 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 28,797 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 28,198 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 27,847 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 26,265 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 26,265 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 26,109 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 23,864 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,910 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 19,822 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 19,822 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2013 16,007 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 16,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 13,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 11,001 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 6,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 5,510 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 5,289 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1100 X-3?

Based on 2,035 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,083
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
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VX53 AZL is a 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 in Red with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 22,710 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 Cbr 1100 X-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 AZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX53 AZL registered?

VX53 AZL is a 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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