Honda CB1100R
Real ownership data from 159 UK CB1100R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CB1100R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 11.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Other | fail | 3% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 0.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
CB1100R mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 45 | 19,646 mi | 224 | 92.59% |
| 1982 | 44 | 27,118 mi | 217 | 88.17% |
| 1981 | 19 | 19,545 mi | 92 | 88.04% |
CB1100R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB1100R?
Across 159 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13% of all recorded faults), brakes (11.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB1100R?
The median Honda CB1100R in the UK has covered 24,033 miles, and typically rides about 244 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,512 and 33,071 miles.
Is the Honda CB1100R reliable?
87.89% of Honda CB1100R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.55 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 159 Honda CB1100R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.