HONDA CRF1100L Africa Twin
Pass rate over time
The CRF1100L Africa Twin's first-time pass rate has risen 1.1 points since 2022, 93.5% to 94.6%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CRF1100L Africa Twin passes first time 95.8% of the time; by 30k that's 89.4%.
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 CRF1100L Africa Twin
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
34 | 28.1 | 0.2× |
| tyres |
|
29 | 24 | 1.1× |
| suspension |
|
21 | 17.4 | 0.8× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
14 | 11.6 | 0.3× |
| structure and attachments |
|
11 | 9.1 | 0.4× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
4 | 3.3 | 0.6× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 3.3 | 0.5× |
| wheels |
|
2 | 1.7 | 1.0× |
| steering |
|
2 | 1.7 | 0.1× |
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
On first-time pass rate the CRF1100L Africa Twin beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TIGER, DUCATI MULTISTRADA, HONDA CRF1000L Africa Twin).
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 CRF1100L Africa Twin.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (95.6% pass). Weakest: 2021 (94.3%).
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 CRF1100L Africa Twin FAQ
Is the HONDA CRF1100L Africa Twin reliable?
The HONDA CRF1100L Africa Twin is more reliable than average for its class: 94.9% of its 3,366 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #82 of 5426 models.
What does a CRF1100L Africa Twin fail its MOT on most?
brakes — 28% of all defects recorded against failed CRF1100L Africa Twin tests.
What is the best year of CRF1100L Africa Twin to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2022-registered examples do best (95.6%) and 2021 worst (94.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a CRF1100L Africa Twin last?
The median CRF1100L Africa Twin shows 8,330 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 89.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.