Honda Cbr 1000 Rr-A
MotorcycleFrom 407 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 direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, a headlamp missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 2 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 direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 2 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 1 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 1 |
| audible warning not working | 1 |
| a lamp likely to become detached | 1 |
| exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | 1 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 88.7% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2010 | 92.2% | steering head bearings have excessive wear or play, a wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cbr 1000 Rr-As tested had between 13,001 and 25,847 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,363 median miles, the Cbr 1000 Rr-A has 0.046 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-A MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cbr 1000 Rr-A has a 90.7% MOT pass rate based on 407 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cbr 1000 Rr-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cbr 1000 Rr-A is a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 2 failures. Other common issues include a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cbr 1000 Rr-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cbr 1000 Rr-A is 20,363 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,001 and 25,847 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.