1992 Honda St1100m MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for St1100m models manufactured in 1992, based on 1,470 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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View 1992 Honda St1100m vintage page → (86.7% current pass rate)1992 Honda St1100m MOT Analysis
The 1992 Honda St1100m has an MOT pass rate of 78.4% based on 1,470 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 60,942 miles on the odometer. With a 21.6% failure rate, the 1992 St1100m is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1992 Honda St1100m is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 0.4% of failures. 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 range from £150–400. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 0.3%. Motorcycle tyres follows at 0.2%.
Top failures specific to 1992 models only. The overall St1100m page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Brakes | 0.4% | 6 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 0.3% | 5 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Tyres | 0.2% | 3 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 0.1% | 2 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Suspension | 0.1% | 2 |
| 6 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 60,942 miFor 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.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle brakes | 0.07 | 0.4% | 6 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 0.06 | 0.3% | 5 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.03 | 0.2% | 3 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.02 | 0.1% | 2 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 0.02 | 0.1% | 2 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.01 | 0.1% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1992 Honda St1100m has an MOT pass rate of 78.4% based on 1,470 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 60,942 miles on the odometer. With a 21.6% failure rate, the 1992 St1100m is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1992 Honda St1100m, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: 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). At 60,942 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.
Motorcycle brakes — 0.4% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 1992 Honda St1100m 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).
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.3% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1992 Honda St1100m models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Motorcycle tyres — 0.2% of failures
Motorcycle tyres issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 1992 Honda St1100m models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.