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R744 VCS

1997 Honda CBR1100

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,172 mi
Last recorded62,172 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR110040,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 VCS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 62,172 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,894 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,334 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 61,334 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,914 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,510 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 57,478 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,352 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 53,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,530 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,068 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,792 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,439 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 37,786 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 37,674 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,700 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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R744 VCS is a 1997 Honda CBR1100 in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R744 VCS, 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 R744 VCS registered?

R744 VCS is a 1997 Honda CBR1100, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R744 VCS safe to buy?

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