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1997 Honda CBR1100XX 1.1L Petrol · R255 BKJ

R255 BKJ

1997 Honda CBR1100XX (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 58,879 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024.

Make & Model
HONDA CBR1100XX
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 12 Oct 2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Jul 2025)
Recorded Mileage
58,879 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 12 Oct 2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2025
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1137cc

R255 BKJ Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2023
  • 58,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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R255 BKJ Mileage History

  1. 20/03/200619,602 mi
  2. 20/03/200619,602 mi
  3. 12/03/200724,406 mi+4,804 mi
  4. 01/03/200827,718 mi+3,312 mi
  5. 01/03/200827,718 mi
  6. 07/03/200929,773 mi+2,055 mi
  7. 07/03/200929,773 mi
  8. 26/02/201032,531 mi+2,758 mi
  9. 25/02/201135,075 mi+2,544 mi
  10. 03/03/201237,764 mi+2,689 mi
  11. 02/03/201340,234 mi+2,470 mi
  12. 13/03/201441,652 mi+1,418 mi
  13. 11/04/201544,649 mi+2,997 mi
  14. 02/04/201645,403 mi+754 mi
  15. 01/04/201747,649 mi+2,246 mi
  16. 01/04/201747,649 mi
  17. 07/04/201848,866 mi+1,217 mi
  18. 13/04/201950,273 mi+1,407 mi
  19. 14/10/202052,283 mi+2,010 mi
  20. 23/09/202153,876 mi+1,593 mi
  21. 06/10/202255,888 mi+2,012 mi
  22. 25/09/202358,879 mi+2,991 mi

Average of roughly 2,242 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

R255 BKJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 15:25
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Honda Cbr1100Xx (R255 BKJ) between March 2006 and September 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 25 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY

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