Honda CBR1100X-2
Real ownership data from 455 UK CBR1100X-2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CBR1100X-2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | dangerous | 13.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 10.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 9.3% |
| Electrical | fail | 7.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 7.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 6.3% |
| Controls and cables | major | 5.6% |
| Suspension | major | 3.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
CBR1100X-2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8 | 26,025 mi | 1,622 | 93.46% |
| 2003 | 180 | 32,577 mi | 1,368 | 88.65% |
| 2002 | 260 | 32,560 mi | 1,313 | 88.73% |
CBR1100X-2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CBR1100X-2?
Across 455 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (13.7% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (10.4% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (9.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CBR1100X-2?
The median Honda CBR1100X-2 in the UK has covered 32,577 miles, and typically rides about 1,305 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 22,025 and 46,648 miles.
Is the Honda CBR1100X-2 reliable?
88.84% of Honda CBR1100X-2 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 455 Honda CBR1100X-2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.