HONDA CB 1000 R-A

998cc Petrol Class 2

#1854 of 5426 overall #245 of 921 HONDAs #1122 of 2787 other bikes

87.2%

first-time pass rate

5.4%

failed outright

11,837

median miles at test

1,764

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2013–2025

The CB 1000 R-A's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2013 (87.7% → 88.7%).

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage CB 1000 R-A passes first time 89.3% of the time; by 30k that's 82.4%.

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-A

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	34	20.9	0.9×
brakes	31	19	0.4×
lighting and signalling	22	13.5	0.2×
structure and attachments	16	9.8	1.1×
Identification of the vehicle	13	8	3.2×
tyres	13	8	1.0×
tyres and wheels	11	6.7	0.3×
suspension	9	5.5	0.7×
reg plates and vin	7	4.3	0.5×
steering	7	4.3	1.0×

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-A 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-A.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2010 (87.7% pass). Weakest: 2012 (82.7%).

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-A FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HONDA CB 1000 R-A reliable?

The HONDA CB 1000 R-A is more reliable than average for its class: 87.2% of its 1,764 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1854 of 5426 models.

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

lamps and reflectors — 21% of all defects recorded against failed CB 1000 R-A tests.

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

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (87.7%) and 2012 worst (82.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

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

The median CB 1000 R-A shows 11,837 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 82.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.