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Model report · 2005–2025

HONDA CBR1100XX

1137cc Petrol Class 2
#1884 of 5428 overall #246 of 920 HONDAs #80 of 226 sport bikes
87.1%
first-time pass rate
8.1%
failed outright
27,599
median miles at test
105k
MOT tests, 2005–2025
+4.8pp
vs expected · age & mileage

The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.

“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2005–2025

The CBR1100XX's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.6 points since 2005, 90.7% to 88.1%.

84%88%92%2005: 90.7% pass (1,148 tests)2006: 90.3% pass (6,772 tests)2007: 89.6% pass (6,863 tests)2008: 87.4% pass (6,848 tests)2009: 85.8% pass (6,851 tests)2010: 86.7% pass (6,753 tests)2011: 85.9% pass (6,653 tests)2012: 85.7% pass (6,280 tests)2013: 86.6% pass (6,127 tests)2014: 85.9% pass (5,965 tests)2015: 86.6% pass (5,731 tests)2016: 86.6% pass (5,449 tests)2017: 86.7% pass (5,189 tests)2018: 86.7% pass (3,869 tests)2019: 87.0% pass (3,814 tests)2020: 85.9% pass (3,089 tests)2021: 87.6% pass (4,085 tests)2022: 87.5% pass (4,011 tests)2023: 87.4% pass (3,840 tests)2024: 87.1% pass (2,821 tests)2025: 88.1% pass (2,983 tests)20052025

Pass rate by mileage

how the CBR1100XX's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage CBR1100XX passes first time 92.9% of the time; by 50k that's 81.9%.

80%87%95%0k: 92.9% pass (9,477 tests)10k: 90.2% pass (23,115 tests)20k: 87.9% pass (25,666 tests)30k: 85.9% pass (20,286 tests)40k: 84.0% pass (12,458 tests)50k: 81.9% pass (6,968 tests)0k30k50k

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 CBR1100XX

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects vs all bikes
brakes
4,627 31.6 0.8×
steering and suspension
2,230 15.2 0.6×
tyres and wheels
2,219 15.2 0.9×
lighting and signalling
2,212 15.1 0.4×
lamps and reflectors
1,053 7.2 0.5×
tyres
546 3.7 0.7×
suspension
536 3.7 0.6×
drive system
472 3.2 0.5×
reg plates and vin
444 3 0.5×
structure and attachments
289 2 0.3×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the CBR1100XX beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YZF-R1, HONDA CBR900RR, TRIUMPH DAYTONA).

YAMAHA YZF-R1 84.1% pass · 232k tests Compare head-to-head →
HONDA CBR900RR 83.2% pass · 166k tests Compare head-to-head →
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 83.6% pass · 113k tests Compare head-to-head →
SUZUKI GSXR1000 83.8% pass · 97.5k tests Compare head-to-head →

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 CBR1100XX.

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More HONDA models

other HONDA bikes ranked by MOT pass rate
HONDA CBR600F 81.7% pass · 202k tests
HONDA CBR900RR 83.2% pass · 166k tests
HONDA CB500 83.3% pass · 105k tests
HONDA C90 79.3% pass · 92.8k tests
HONDA VFR800 FI 86.7% pass · 89.4k tests
HONDA CG125 72.2% pass · 89.3k tests

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Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 1971 (92.4% pass). Weakest: 1996 (84.8%).

83%89%94%1971: 92.4% pass (66 tests)1996: 84.8% pass (3,597 tests)1997: 85.0% pass (15,475 tests)1998: 86.0% pass (17,197 tests)1999: 87.0% pass (20,408 tests)2000: 87.2% pass (13,426 tests)2001: 87.2% pass (13,997 tests)2002: 88.7% pass (5,009 tests)2003: 90.6% pass (3,421 tests)2004: 89.4% pass (3,783 tests)2005: 90.9% pass (3,422 tests)2006: 90.2% pass (2,310 tests)2007: 90.9% pass (2,353 tests)2008: 92.3% pass (627 tests)197120022008

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.

HONDA CBR1100XX FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HONDA CBR1100XX reliable?

The HONDA CBR1100XX is more reliable than average for its class: 87.1% of its 105,141 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1884 of 5428 models.

What does a CBR1100XX fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 32% of all defects recorded against failed CBR1100XX tests.

What is the best year of CBR1100XX to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 1971-registered examples do best (92.4%) and 1996 worst (84.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a CBR1100XX last?

The median CBR1100XX shows 27,599 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 81.9% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.

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