Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa B?

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 2011 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa B?

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 2011 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa B?

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 2011 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa B reliable?

Based on MOT data from 108 vehicles, the 2011 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa B has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa B?

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 Cbf 1000 Fa B (2011)

108 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.9% first-time pass rate

2011 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa B

CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa B. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Honda CBF 1000 is a solid performer: it passes its MOT first time in 88.7% of cases, well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 15.7%. This is a reassuringly reliable bike by motorcycle standards.

These machines are running at sensible mileage for their age—just over 19,000 miles on average—which suggests they've been cared for rather than thrashed. The average of 2.9 advisories per test tells you minor wear items need attention periodically, but 0.68 failures per vehicle is genuinely low, so before you buy, simply have a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake condition and chain wear to sidestep the most likely advisory items.

We have limited data for the 2011 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa B — 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

93.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.68

Over 9.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 13k–24k

For context

These stats describe 108 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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Based on MOT data from 108 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.7% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	103	93.7%	0.7

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa B 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.

17,744

typical

12,984

low mileage

23,638

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa B vehicles fall between 12,984 and 23,638 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,984 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.

✓ 12,984–23,638 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa Bs sit.

⚠ Over 31,911 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa B — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2011 Honda Cbf 1000 Fa Bs are still active.

60 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% 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

9.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.68

Avg failures per vehicle

2.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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