Honda Cbr 1000 Rr-8
MotorcycleFrom 584 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 a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 10 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 | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 5 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 3 |
| an exhaust silencer marked ‘not for road use’, ‘track use only’ or similar words | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 89.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2008 | 89.2% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cbr 1000 Rr-8s tested had between 15,877 and 29,565 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,889 median miles, the Cbr 1000 Rr-8 has 0.045 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 Cbr 1000 Rr-8 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cbr 1000 Rr-8 has a 89.6% MOT pass rate based on 584 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cbr 1000 Rr-8?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cbr 1000 Rr-8 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cbr 1000 Rr-8 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cbr 1000 Rr-8 is 22,889 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,877 and 29,565 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.