Honda CBR 1100 X-6 vs Triumph Daytona

The Honda CBR 1100 X-6 passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Daytona: 90.1% vs 83.6%, a 6.5-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Honda CBR 1100 X-6	Triumph Daytona
First-time pass rate	90.1%	83.6%
Outright fail rate	5.3%	9.4%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	+5.9 pts	-1.2 pts
Engine size	1,137cc	955cc
Rank among all models	#921 of 5428	#2835 of 5428
Median miles at test	19,005	15,798
MOT tests analysed	5,452	113,145
Most common failure	brakes	lighting and signalling

First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.

"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Honda CBR 1100 X-6	Triumph Daytona
Lights & signalling	1.5%	4.1%
Brakes	2.4%	3.1%
Tyres & wheels	1.9%	2.0%
Steering & suspension	0.9%	2.7%
Structure & body	0.2%	0.7%
Fuel & exhaust	0.1%	0.6%
Drive system	0.1%	0.5%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Honda CBR 1100 X-6	Triumph Daytona
2018	92.5%	84.2%
2019	91.6%	85.1%
2020	89.0%	85.6%
2021	86.8%	84.6%
2022	89.6%	85.9%
2023	90.7%	84.9%
2024	91.6%	84.7%
2025	91.3%	85.9%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	Honda CBR 1100 X-6	Triumph Daytona
0k-10k miles	92.6%	88.3%
10k-20k miles	91.8%	83.8%
20k-30k miles	90.6%	80.9%
30k-40k miles	86.4%	79.4%
40k-50k miles	82.8%	78.6%
50k-60k miles	85.0%	77.7%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

Honda CBR 1100 X-6 vs Triumph Daytona FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Honda CBR 1100 X-6 or the Triumph Daytona?

The Honda CBR 1100 X-6 passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Daytona: 90.1% vs 83.6%, a 6.5-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CBR 1100 X-6 still comes out ahead: +5.9 points vs comparable bikes for the Honda CBR 1100 X-6, -1.2 for the Triumph Daytona. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Honda CBR 1100 X-6 fail its MOT on most?

Brakes: 2.4% of Honda CBR 1100 X-6 MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (1.9%).

What does the Triumph Daytona fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 4.1% of Triumph Daytona MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (3.1%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the Honda CBR 1100 X-6 or the Triumph Daytona?

At 50k-60k miles the Honda CBR 1100 X-6 passes first time more often: 85.0% for the Honda CBR 1100 X-6 vs 77.7% for the Triumph Daytona.

HONDA CBR 1100 X-6 90.1% pass · 5,452 tests TRIUMPH DAYTONA 83.6% pass · 113k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.