Honda St1100
MotorcycleFrom 2,908 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 62 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 62 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 50 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 42 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 33 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 28 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 21 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 19 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 16 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 15 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 15 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 31.6% of St1100 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 £67.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 88.3% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2001 | 89.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2000 | 84.8% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 1999 | 89.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
4 earlier years
| 1998 | 85.9% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded |
| 1997 | 82.1% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 1996 | 84.9% | a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 1992 | 84.3% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded |
Typical mileage
Half of all St1100s tested had between 41,675 and 62,152 miles on the clock.
At 48,487 median miles, the St1100 has 0.03 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 St1100 MOT pass rate?
The Honda St1100 has a 85.6% MOT pass rate based on 2,908 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda St1100?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda St1100 is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 62 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda St1100 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda St1100 is 48,487 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 41,675 and 62,152 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.