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P981 TGT

1997 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,973 mi
Last recorded47,973 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx32,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 TGT
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1100 Xx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 47,973 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 47,020 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 46,037 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 43,831 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,847 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 40,181 miles

headlight image poor

Fail 15 Nov 2019 40,179 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

headlight image poor

Pass 12 Nov 2018 37,716 miles

front brake pads

Pass 23 Nov 2017 35,716 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 28,340 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,466 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 26,466 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,660 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 16,950 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1100 Xx?

Based on 4,642 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
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P981 TGT is a 1997 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 32,872 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 Xx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P981 TGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1100 Xx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Cbr 1100 Xx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P981 TGT registered?

P981 TGT is a 1997 Honda Cbr 1100 Xx, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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