Honda CB1100SF-Y
Real ownership data from 544 UK CB1100SF-Y motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CB1100SF-Y problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 10.7% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 7.2% |
| Other | major | 3% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 2.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 1.6% |
| Suspension | major | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is lights and indicators.
CB1100SF-Y 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 24,803 mi | 970 | 86.52% |
| 2002 | 125 | 27,233 mi | 1,251 | 85.27% |
| 2001 | 146 | 25,172 mi | 970 | 87.07% |
| 2000 | 176 | 29,462 mi | 1,166 | 84.6% |
| 1999 | 88 | 27,018 mi | 872 | 83.75% |
CB1100SF-Y questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB1100SF-Y?
Across 544 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.2% of all recorded faults), other (3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB1100SF-Y?
The median Honda CB1100SF-Y in the UK has covered 27,083 miles, and typically rides about 1,094 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 17,778 and 39,497 miles.
Is the Honda CB1100SF-Y reliable?
85.31% of Honda CB1100SF-Y MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.68 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 544 Honda CB1100SF-Y motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.