Honda CBR1100XX MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.6 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda CBR1100XX tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely17.1%

   43 occurrences

2. 2.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement15.9%

   40 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements12.7%

   32 occurrences

4. 4.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake11.5%

   29 occurrences

5. 5.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.7%

   27 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.1%

   23 occurrences

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play5.2%

   13 occurrences

8. 8.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre4.8%

   12 occurrences

9. 9.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.8%

   12 occurrences

10. 10.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED4.4%

    11 occurrences

11. 11.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED4.0%

    10 occurrences

12. 12.Audible warning not working4.0%

    10 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda CBR1100XX tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.4%

   212 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.0%

   197 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.6%

   118 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.1%

   103 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.1%

   103 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.1%

   101 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.9%

   94 tests

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.5%

   82 tests

What gets tested

The CBR1100XX fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

39,854

Test classes

class 2: 3,293

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda CBR1100XX?

88.1% unadjusted, from 3,293 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda CBR1100XX fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 17.1% of failed Honda CBR1100XX tests, followed by "Brake efficiency below minimum requirement" (15.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda CBR1100XX usually have at its MOT?

39,854 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.