HONDA CBR1100X
Pass rate over time
The CBR1100X's first-time pass rate has fallen 11.8 points since 2006, 90.6% to 78.8%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBR1100X passes first time 94.8% of the time; by 40k that's 78.8%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a CBR1100X
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
15 | 26.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
9 | 16.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
8 | 14.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
7 | 12.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 10.7 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 5.4 |
| driving controls |
|
3 | 5.4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 3.6 |
| drive system |
|
2 | 3.6 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 1.8 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CBR1100X beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YZF-R1, HONDA CBR900RR, TRIUMPH DAYTONA).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CBR1100X.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2002 (94.9% pass). Weakest: 2002 (94.9%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.