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1994 Honda St1100m MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for St1100m models manufactured in 1994, based on 33 real MOT test results.

78.8%
Pass Rate
21.2%
Fail Rate
33
Total Tests
54,392
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1994 Honda St1100m MOT Analysis

The 1994 Honda St1100m has an MOT pass rate of 78.8% based on 33 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 54,392 miles on the odometer. With a 21.2% failure rate, the 1994 St1100m is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1994 Honda St1100m is Motorcycle suspension, responsible for 6.1% of failures. 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 range from £200–500. Motorcycle brakes is the second most common issue at 3.0%. Motorcycle structure and attachments follows at 3.0%.

⚠ Based on limited data (33 tests)

Top failures specific to 1994 models only. The overall St1100m page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle suspension 6.1%
Motorcycle brakes 3.0%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 3.0%

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 Suspension6.1%2
2Motorcycle Brakes3.0%1
3Motorcycle Structure And Attachments3.0%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 54,392 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 suspension1.11% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.56% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.56% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle suspension1.116.1%2
Motorcycle brakes0.563.0%1
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.563.0%1

Mileage Statistics

54,392
Mean
42,076
Median
31,062
25th Percentile
76,428
75th Percentile
3.90% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1994 Honda St1100m has an MOT pass rate of 78.8% based on 33 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 54,392 miles on the odometer. With a 21.2% failure rate, the 1994 St1100m is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1994 Honda St1100m, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle suspension: 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. At 54,392 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Motorcycle suspension — 6.1% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 6.1% of MOT failures on 1994 Honda St1100m 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 — 3.0% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 3.0% of MOT failures on 1994 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 structure and attachments — 3.0% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 3.0% of MOT failures on 1994 Honda St1100m 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.

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

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