Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Honda Cb1100sf Y?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2002 Honda Cb1100sf Y?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2002 Honda Cb1100sf Y?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2002 Honda Cb1100sf Y reliable?

Based on MOT data from 121 vehicles, the 2002 Honda Cb1100sf Y has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2002 Honda Cb1100sf Y?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2002 Honda Cb1100sf Y are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (62.7% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (57.7% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (56% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2002 Honda Cb1100sf Y?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cb1100sf Y (2002)

121 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88% first-time pass rate

2002 Honda Cb1100sf Y

CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2002 Honda Cb1100sf Y. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2002 Honda CB1100SF-Y is more reliable than average, with an 88% first-time MOT pass rate against the UK baseline of 80%, and a low dangerous defect rate of 16.5% means serious safety issues are uncommon in this cohort. However, these bikes aren't trouble-free: the average vehicle racks up 1.81 failures per test, suggesting wear items and mechanical gremlins do crop up.

At just over 22,000 miles on average, these machines are relatively well-preserved for their age, which partly explains the solid pass rate. Before buying, budget for routine maintenance—the 5.2 advisories per bike indicate brake lines, cables, and rubber components need regular attention on older sports bikes—and always get a pre-purchase inspection to catch any hidden corrosion or engine wear.

We have limited data for the 2002 Honda Cb1100sf Y — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

16.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.81

Over 13.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 13k–28k

For context

These stats describe 121 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 121 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 62.7%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 56%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Exhaust & emissions 45.6%

Exhaust noisy

Suspension & steering 27.8%

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' · Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 20.7%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002.

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Before you buy a 2002 Honda Cb1100sf Y

Based on MOT data from 121 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Honda Cb1100sf Y vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,342

typical

13,282

low mileage

28,091

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Honda Cb1100sf Y vehicles fall between 13,282 and 28,091 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,282 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 13,282–28,091 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 Honda Cb1100sf Ys sit.

⚠ Over 37,922 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2002 Honda Cb1100sf Y — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 63% of 2002 Honda Cb1100sf Ys are still active.

45 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.81

Avg failures per vehicle

5.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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