Honda Cb1100sf Y (2001)
2001 Honda Cb1100sf Y
CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2001 Honda Cb1100sf Y. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2001 CB1100SF is more reliable than average, with an 89.2% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, and a low dangerous defect rate of just 14.3% suggests it's a safe buy from a structural standpoint. The bike does pick up failures when they occur—averaging 1.48 per test—so maintenance lapses will show up.
At nearly 21,400 miles on average, these machines are running light for their age, which explains the respectable pass rate and why advisories (averaging 5.4 per vehicle) tend to be minor wear items rather than serious problems. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the cooling system, electrics, and chain—the advisories will tell you what corners previous owners cut.
What to check before buying a 2001 Honda Cb1100sf Y
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Honda Cb1100sf Y vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Honda Cb1100sf Y vehicles fall between 12,694 and 26,937 miles.
2001 Honda Cb1100sf Y — Still on the Road
44 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Honda Cb1100sf Y
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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51.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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29%
Exhaust noisy
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20.7%
Drive chain slightly loose
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19.1%
Steering movement slightly 'notchy'
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17.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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16.6%
Exhaust noisy
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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