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IKZ 8489

1997 Honda CBR1100

Grey Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,968 mi
Last recorded59,968 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR110040,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIKZ 8489
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 59,968 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 59,935 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 59,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 59,425 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 59,353 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 59,353 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,863 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,783 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 57,791 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 57,791 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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)

Rear One rear positon/brake lamp in light unit not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,720 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,642 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 57,574 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 57,285 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 57,285 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,000 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,558 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,516 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 54,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,372 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 50,722 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1100?

Based on 2,675 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,030
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
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IKZ 8489 is a 1997 Honda CBR1100 in Grey with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBR1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IKZ 8489, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IKZ 8489 registered?

IKZ 8489 is a 1997 Honda CBR1100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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