Honda Cb1000R
MotorcycleFrom 226 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and handlebar grip insecure to handlebar. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 5 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.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| handlebar grip insecure to handlebar | 3 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 3 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | 2 |
| a stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | 2 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 2 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cb1000Rs tested had between 13,253 and 24,268 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,068 median miles, the Cb1000R has 0.086 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 Cb1000R MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cb1000R has a 83.6% MOT pass rate based on 226 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cb1000R?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cb1000R is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cb1000R at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cb1000R is 19,068 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,253 and 24,268 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.