Honda Cb 1000 Ra-9
MotorcycleFrom 312 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, caused 9 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 9 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 9 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 8 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel | 8 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| forks or fork yoke fractured, insecure, excessively deformed or excessively corroded | 4 |
| rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute | 4 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 70.6% | brake efficiency below minimum requirement, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2008 | 89.9% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cb 1000 Ra-9s tested had between 14,154 and 31,296 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,351 median miles, the Cb 1000 Ra-9 has 0.096 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Cb 1000 Ra-9 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cb 1000 Ra-9 has a 80.4% MOT pass rate based on 312 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cb 1000 Ra-9?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cb 1000 Ra-9 is number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cb 1000 Ra-9 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cb 1000 Ra-9 is 20,351 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,154 and 31,296 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.