Honda ST1100 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.3 points below 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 ST1100 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 severely20.6%

   35 occurrences

2. 2.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake19.4%

   33 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements19.4%

   33 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.4%

   16 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.4%

   16 occurrences

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.9%

   10 occurrences

7. 7.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.3%

   9 occurrences

8. 8.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.3%

   9 occurrences

9. 9.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.3%

   9 occurrences

10. 10.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED4.7%

    8 occurrences

11. 11.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured4.1%

    7 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements4.1%

    7 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda ST1100 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.4%

   143 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.1%

   108 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.4%

   83 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.5%

   68 tests

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake4.4%

   67 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.8%

   58 tests

7. 7.A main load-bearing structural member corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced3.2%

   49 tests

8. 8.Exhaust system leaking or insecure3.1%

   47 tests

What gets tested

The ST1100 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

53,840

Test classes

class 2: 1,526

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 ST1100?

84.2% unadjusted, from 1,526 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda ST1100 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 20.6% of failed Honda ST1100 tests, followed by "Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake" (19.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda ST1100 usually have at its MOT?

53,840 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.