Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4?

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 2004 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4?

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 2004 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4?

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 2004 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 267 vehicles, the 2004 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.3%, 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 2004 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4?

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 Cbr 1100 X 4 (2004)

267 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.3% first-time pass rate

2004 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4

CarHunch analysed 267 real MOT records for the 2004 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2004 Honda CBR 1100 X-4 is slightly less reliable than the UK average, with a 78.5% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, though the 15% dangerous defect rate isn't alarming for a 20-year-old sportsbike. The petrol variant's 77.8% pass rate confirms the marginally weaker performance isn't a fuel-type issue.

These bikes are running low mileage for their age at a median of just under 25,000 miles, suggesting they've been weekend warriors rather than commuters—which is typical for this model. With 1.16 failures and 4.5 advisories per vehicle on average, expect some maintenance items cropping up, but nothing catastrophic; if you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection to catch any lurking electrical or brake issues before committing.

We have limited data for the 2004 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4 — 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

90.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.16

Over 11.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 16k–35k

For context

These stats describe 267 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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Before you buy a 2004 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4

Based on MOT data from 267 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	254	90.3%	1.2

Colour Breakdown

Based on 294 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 43.5%

128

Silver 30.3%

Blue 26.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4 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.

24,823

typical

16,387

low mileage

35,086

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4 vehicles fall between 16,387 and 35,086 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,387 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.

✓ 16,387–35,086 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4s sit.

⚠ Over 47,366 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 59% of 2004 Honda Cbr 1100 X 4s are still active.

92 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% 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

11.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.16

Avg failures per vehicle

4.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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