HONDA ST1100P
Pass rate over time
The ST1100P's first-time pass rate has fallen 8.2 points since 2006, 91.5% to 83.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage ST1100P passes first time 93.9% of the time; by 50k that's 93.9%.
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 ST1100P
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
37 | 33.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
21 | 19.1 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
18 | 16.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
15 | 13.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
5 | 4.5 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
4 | 3.6 |
| driving controls |
|
3 | 2.7 |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 2.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 1.8 |
| steering |
|
2 | 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 ST1100P beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
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 ST1100P.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1994 (82.8% pass). Weakest: 1993 (78.0%).
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.