Honda CB1100RD
Real ownership data from 72 UK CB1100RD motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CB1100RD problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 41.7% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 25% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 8.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
CB1100RD 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 | 65 | 25,860 mi | 228 | 95.83% |
CB1100RD questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB1100RD?
Across 72 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (41.7% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (25% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (8.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB1100RD?
The median Honda CB1100RD in the UK has covered 21,987 miles, and typically rides about 198 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,972 and 29,766 miles.
Is the Honda CB1100RD reliable?
92.86% of Honda CB1100RD MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.4 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 72 Honda CB1100RD motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.