HONDA CB 1000 R-9

998cc Petrol Class 2

#1986 of 5426 overall #265 of 921 HONDAs #1204 of 2787 other bikes

86.7%

first-time pass rate

6.1%

failed outright

12,447

median miles at test

3,290

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2025

The CB 1000 R-9's first-time pass rate has risen 1.1 points since 2011, 86.0% to 87.1%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the CB 1000 R-9's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage CB 1000 R-9 passes first time 87.7% of the time; by 40k that's 90.0%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a CB 1000 R-9

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	83	22.6	1.1×
brakes	71	19.3	0.4×
lighting and signalling	70	19.1	0.4×
reg plates and vin	31	8.4	1.2×
tyres and wheels	27	7.4	0.3×
suspension	21	5.7	0.7×
steering and suspension	18	4.9	0.2×
tyres	18	4.9	0.8×
Identification of the vehicle	16	4.4	2.1×
structure and attachments	12	3.3	0.4×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the CB 1000 R-9 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CB 1000 R-9.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2008 (86.9% pass). Weakest: 2011 (85.7%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

HONDA CB 1000 R-9 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HONDA CB 1000 R-9 reliable?

The HONDA CB 1000 R-9 is about average for its class: 86.7% of its 3,290 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1986 of 5426 models.

What does a CB 1000 R-9 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 23% of all defects recorded against failed CB 1000 R-9 tests.

What is the best year of CB 1000 R-9 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2008-registered examples do best (86.9%) and 2011 worst (85.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a CB 1000 R-9 last?

The median CB 1000 R-9 shows 12,447 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 90.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.