Honda Cbr900
MotorcycleFrom 285 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission belt, chain and sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. 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 6 failures in 2024. 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 | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 2 |
| rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute | 2 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| brake hoses or connections leaking | 2 |
| joining/attachment plates or fastenings insecure | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cbr900s tested had between 18,187 and 35,979 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,371 median miles, the Cbr900 has 0.03 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 Cbr900 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cbr900 has a 91.6% MOT pass rate based on 285 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cbr900?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cbr900 is a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cbr900 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cbr900 is 28,371 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,187 and 35,979 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.