1998 Honda CBR 1100 XX 1.1L Petrol · R285 FGC

The 1998 Honda CBR 1100 XX presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its recent MOT history. The most recent test on 9 September 2024 at 3,765 miles returned a clean pass, continuing an unbroken sequence of passes since at least 2019. The maintenance trend is steady, with no advisories or failures logged on any entry. The recorded mileage reflects extremely light use for a 28 year old machine. Between the 17 June 2019 test at 3,713 miles and the 20 April 2021 test at 3,728 miles, the bike covered just 15 miles. Annual increments stay under 15 miles throughout the record, averaging roughly 134 miles per year overall. A gap exists between the 2021 and 2022 entries where the 2020 test is absent, likely due to Covid-related exemptions, but no rapid accumulation or usage spikes appear in the data. The sparse, clean record shows the keeper stored the machine rather than rode it hard. A buyer should still inspect the motorcycle in person for issues that MOT tests on low-mileage machines often miss. Long standing periods degrade rubber suspension bushes, fork seals, and tyre sidewalls even when tread remains legal. The tester noted no corrosion or structural concerns, yet a 1998 frame demands a close check for rust at weld points and around the steering head. Brake calipers and discs may have seized or pitted from inactivity despite passing emissions and function checks. The carburettors and fuel system warrant scrutiny for varnish build-up after years of minimal running. Confirm the chain, sprockets, and cooling hoses show no perishing before committing to purchase.