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W553 ULX

2000 Honda CBR1100XX

Blue Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,108 mi
Last recorded51,108 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda CBR1100XX27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 ULX
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 51,108 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 51,098 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,903 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 51,903 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 51,077 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose can (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,070 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,019 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,897 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,270 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 47,626 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

fork dust seals perished

Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,626 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

fork dust seals perished

Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,653 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

clutch fluid level low

front brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2013 43,641 miles

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

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

clutch fluid level low

Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,787 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch fluid reservoir low

Fail 3 Aug 2012 41,783 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch fluid reservoir low

Pass 16 Jul 2011 399,872 miles

rear brake disc warped

Pass 17 Jul 2010 38,679 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,448 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,665 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,798 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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W553 ULX is a 2000 Honda CBR1100XX in Blue with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2000 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 27,218 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 W553 ULX, 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 26 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W553 ULX is a 2000 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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