Honda CB1100SF-Y
Real ownership data from 546 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 17.2% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 11.2% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 5.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 4.6% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.6% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 4% |
| Other | dangerous | 2.9% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 2.9% |
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.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 24,803 mi | 970 | 86.52% |
| 2002 | 125 | 27,233 mi | 1,251 | 85.29% |
| 2001 | 148 | 25,226 mi | 965 | 87.16% |
| 2000 | 176 | 29,718 mi | 1,152 | 84.64% |
| 1999 | 89 | 27,040 mi | 904 | 83.15% |
CB1100SF-Y questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB1100SF-Y?
Across 546 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (17.2% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (11.2% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB1100SF-Y?
The median Honda CB1100SF-Y in the UK has covered 27,136 miles, and typically rides about 1,094 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 17,749 and 39,555 miles.
Is the Honda CB1100SF-Y reliable?
85.24% of Honda CB1100SF-Y MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.05 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 546 Honda CB1100SF-Y motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.