HONDA CB 1000 RA-K
Pass rate over time
The CB 1000 RA-K's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2022 (93.4% → 94.2%).
What fails on a CB 1000 RA-K
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tyres |
|
13 | 21.3 | 1.3× |
| brakes |
|
13 | 21.3 | 0.1× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
12 | 19.7 | 0.5× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
10 | 16.4 | 2.9× |
| structure and attachments |
|
6 | 9.8 | 0.4× |
| suspension |
|
5 | 8.2 | 0.5× |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.6 | 0.2× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.6 | 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
On first-time pass rate the CB 1000 RA-K beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
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 RA-K.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (94.3% pass). Weakest: 2020 (93.1%).
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 RA-K FAQ
Is the HONDA CB 1000 RA-K reliable?
The HONDA CB 1000 RA-K is more reliable than average for its class: 93.9% of its 1,336 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #182 of 5426 models.
What does a CB 1000 RA-K fail its MOT on most?
tyres — 21% of all defects recorded against failed CB 1000 RA-K tests.