Honda Cb1100Sf-Y
MotorcycleFrom 262 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake control has insufficient reserve travel, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, brake control has insufficient reserve travel, caused 5 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 4 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 3 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 2 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 2 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 20% of Cb1100Sf-Y failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £59.
Typical mileage
Half of all Cb1100Sf-Ys tested had between 24,112 and 41,529 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 32,587 median miles, the Cb1100Sf-Y has 0.048 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Cb1100Sf-Y MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cb1100Sf-Y has a 84.4% MOT pass rate based on 262 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cb1100Sf-Y?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cb1100Sf-Y is brake control has insufficient reserve travel, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cb1100Sf-Y at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cb1100Sf-Y is 32,587 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,112 and 41,529 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.