Honda Cbr1000Rr
MotorcycleFrom 3,213 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Cbr1000Rrs fare better: 2011 models pass at 86.2% vs 81.5% for 2005.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, caused 26 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 | 26 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 21 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 19 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 18 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 16 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 12 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 12 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 11 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 86.2% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2010 | 86.7% | a wheel bearing with excessive play, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2009 | 90.7% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2008 | 86.6% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
4 earlier years
| 2007 | 87.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2006 | 86.4% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2005 | 81.5% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2004 | 89% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cbr1000Rrs tested had between 14,287 and 27,180 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,673 median miles, the Cbr1000Rr has 0.064 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 Cbr1000Rr MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cbr1000Rr has a 86.8% MOT pass rate based on 3,213 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cbr1000Rr?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cbr1000Rr is number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cbr1000Rr at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cbr1000Rr is 20,673 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,287 and 27,180 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.