Honda CB1100SF-Y
Real ownership data from 545 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 24.6% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 21.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 12.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 8.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 6.1% |
| Controls and cables | major | 2.5% |
| Suspension | major | 2% |
| Other | dangerous | 1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
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 | 85.3% |
| 2001 | 147 | 25,171 mi | 965 | 87.06% |
| 2000 | 176 | 29,705 mi | 1,154 | 84.6% |
| 1999 | 88 | 27,018 mi | 872 | 83.79% |
CB1100SF-Y questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB1100SF-Y?
Across 545 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (24.6% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (21.3% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (12.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB1100SF-Y?
The median Honda CB1100SF-Y in the UK has covered 27,048 miles, and typically rides about 1,094 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 17,734 and 39,468 miles.
Is the Honda CB1100SF-Y reliable?
85.32% of Honda CB1100SF-Y MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.11 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 545 Honda CB1100SF-Y motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.