Honda Crf 1100 A L (2021)

162 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Honda Crf 1100 A L

CarHunch analysed 162 real MOT records for the 2021 Honda Crf 1100 A L. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Honda CRF 1100 A-L is a dependable choice, with an 84.4% first-time pass rate that sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare, affecting just 1.8% of the fleet. The low failure rate of 0.1 per vehicle and modest advisory count of 0.3 suggest these bikes are built to last without major structural issues.

At 7,176 miles median mileage for a three-year-old bike, these machines are running light compared to the fleet average, which actually makes their strong MOT performance more meaningful—they've had an easier life and are still proving reliable. When you buy one, run a pre-purchase inspection on the chain, sprockets, and brake fluid condition; beyond that, focus on service history rather than worrying about underlying mechanical gremlins.

Average reliability 4.4% above UK average
84.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
7,176
typical mileage
4,556–11,292 middle half
1.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.1
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Honda Crf 1100 A L

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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (98%) 159 84.1% 0.1
Other (2%) 3 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Honda Crf 1100 A L 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.

4,556
low mileage
7,176
typical
11,292
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Honda Crf 1100 A L vehicles fall between 4,556 and 11,292 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.1
Avg failures per vehicle
0.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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UK

Other model years — Honda Crf 1100 A L:

2020