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Y531 RCR

2001 Honda CB1100SF-Y

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,992 mi
Last recorded63,992 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CB1100SF-Y19,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 RCR
MakeHonda
ModelCB1100SF-Y
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 63,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 63,881 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 63,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,778 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Piston not working on Brake Caliper

Slight engine oil leak!

Fail 17 Oct 2020 63,761 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both, But N/S worse! (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Piston not working on Brake Caliper

Slight engine oil leak!

Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,680 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Both Silencers link pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,168 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 63,168 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,876 miles

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 62,862 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded Two pistons seized in the rear caliper. (3.2.A1h)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Chain adjusters incorrectly lined up. (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Rear shock bottom mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,467 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 58,587 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,238 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 39,205 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 25,029 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 12,001 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,786 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 4,952 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 3,588 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB1100SF-Y?

Based on 7,115 MOT tests across 538 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
839
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 98
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 28
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Y531 RCR is a 2001 Honda CB1100SF-Y in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Honda CB1100SF-Y models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 19,794 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB1100SF-Y fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y531 RCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB1100SF-Y typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CB1100SF-Y is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y531 RCR is a 2001 Honda CB1100SF-Y, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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