Honda ST1100A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda ST1100A car check
Is the Honda ST1100A reliable? We analysed 2,984 real MOT tests across 310 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda ST1100A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and roller brake test indicates a binding brake. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda ST1100A.
Honda ST1100A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda ST1100A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda ST1100A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda ST1100A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda ST1100A Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda ST1100A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda ST1100A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda ST1100A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda ST1100A MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda ST1100A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 124 | 83.9% | 19,169 | 43,644 | 59,174 |
| 2001 | 298 | 90.3% | 17,451 | 37,250 | 48,831 |
| 2000 | 265 | 87.2% | 26,150 | 36,105 | 51,191 |
| 1999 | 305 | 88.2% | 16,904 | 38,583 | 62,092 |
| 1998 | 921 | 87.3% | 34,761 | 48,402 | 65,146 |
| 1997 | 997 | 83.4% | 33,796 | 48,426 | 65,947 |
How Long Does a Honda ST1100A Last?
Based on 310 Honda ST1100A vehicles on UK roads.
Honda ST1100A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda ST1100A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda ST1100A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.3% MOT pass rate from 298 tests
83.4% MOT pass rate from 997 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda ST1100A is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.3% across 298 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda ST1100A Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda ST1100A THIS CAR | 86.3% | 2,984 | 45,490 mi | 29 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Morris Marina 1.3 Sdl | 76.9% | 996 | 55,503 mi | 55 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda ST1100A outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda ST1100A has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.3% across 2,984 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda ST1100A are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (62 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (42), and roller brake test indicates a binding brake (30). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda ST1100A owner drives around 1,231 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda ST1100A models stay on UK roads for around 29 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.