HONDA CB 1000 RA-M
Pass rate over time
The CB 1000 RA-M's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2024 (95.7% → 95.0%).
What fails on a CB 1000 RA-M
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 30.8 | 2.7× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 23.1 | 0.3× |
| brakes |
|
2 | 15.4 | 0.1× |
| tyres |
|
2 | 15.4 | 0.5× |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 7.7 | 0.2× |
| suspension |
|
1 | 7.7 | 0.2× |
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-M 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-M.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2022 (96.3% pass). Weakest: 2021 (94.8%).
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-M FAQ
Is the HONDA CB 1000 RA-M reliable?
The HONDA CB 1000 RA-M is more reliable than average for its class: 95.3% of its 639 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #55 of 5426 models.
What does a CB 1000 RA-M fail its MOT on most?
Identification of the vehicle — 31% of all defects recorded against failed CB 1000 RA-M tests.