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1996 Honda Cbr1100xx MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Cbr1100xx models manufactured in 1996, based on 2,669 real MOT test results.

84.2%
Pass Rate
15.8%
Fail Rate
2,669
Total Tests
42,481
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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1996 Honda Cbr1100xx MOT Analysis

The 1996 Honda Cbr1100xx has an MOT pass rate of 84.2% based on 2,669 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 42,481 miles on the odometer. With a 15.8% failure rate, the 1996 Cbr1100xx is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1996 Honda Cbr1100xx is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 0.3% of failures. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle suspension is the second most common issue at 0.3%. Motorcycle brakes follows at 0.2%.

Top failures specific to 1996 models only. The overall Cbr1100xx page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.3%
Motorcycle suspension 0.3%
Motorcycle brakes 0.2%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.3%7
2Motorcycle Suspension0.3%7
3Motorcycle Brakes0.2%6
4Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors0.2%5
5Motorcycle Steering0.1%3

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 42,481 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle structure and attachments0.06% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.06% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.05% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors0.04% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.03% per 10K miMotorcycle wheels0.01% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.060.3%7
Motorcycle suspension0.060.3%7
Motorcycle brakes0.050.2%6
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.040.2%5
Motorcycle steering0.030.1%3
Motorcycle wheels0.010.0%1

Mileage Statistics

42,481
Mean
34,966
Median
25,389
25th Percentile
40,295
75th Percentile
3.72% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1996 Honda Cbr1100xx has an MOT pass rate of 84.2% based on 2,669 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 42,481 miles on the odometer. With a 15.8% failure rate, the 1996 Cbr1100xx is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1996 Honda Cbr1100xx, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 42,481 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 0.3% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1996 Honda Cbr1100xx models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle suspension — 0.3% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1996 Honda Cbr1100xx models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Motorcycle brakes — 0.2% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 1996 Honda Cbr1100xx models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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