HONDA CBR 1000 RR-8

1000cc Petrol Class 2

#1962 of 5426 overall #258 of 921 HONDAs #81 of 226 sport bikes

86.8%

first-time pass rate

6.5%

failed outright

12,852

median miles at test

8,093

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The CBR 1000 RR-8's first-time pass rate has risen 2.0 points since 2011, 82.4% to 84.4%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the CBR 1000 RR-8's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage CBR 1000 RR-8 passes first time 88.2% of the time; by 50k that's 85.4%.

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 CBR 1000 RR-8

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	187	20.4	0.9×
lighting and signalling	166	18.1	0.4×
brakes	131	14.3	0.3×
reg plates and vin	87	9.5	1.3×
tyres and wheels	81	8.9	0.4×
suspension	78	8.5	1.2×
steering and suspension	52	5.7	0.2×
Identification of the vehicle	47	5.1	2.5×
tyres	44	4.8	0.7×
structure and attachments	42	4.6	0.7×

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 CBR 1000 RR-8 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YZF-R1, HONDA CBR900RR, TRIUMPH DAYTONA).

YAMAHA YZF-R1 84.1% pass · 232k tests HONDA CBR900RR 83.2% pass · 166k tests TRIUMPH DAYTONA 83.6% pass · 113k tests HONDA CBR1100XX 87.1% pass · 105k 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 CBR 1000 RR-8.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2010 (88.6% pass). Weakest: 2008 (86.2%).

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 CBR 1000 RR-8 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HONDA CBR 1000 RR-8 reliable?

The HONDA CBR 1000 RR-8 is about average for its class: 86.8% of its 8,093 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1962 of 5426 models.

What does a CBR 1000 RR-8 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 20% of all defects recorded against failed CBR 1000 RR-8 tests.

What is the best year of CBR 1000 RR-8 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (88.6%) and 2008 worst (86.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a CBR 1000 RR-8 last?

The median CBR 1000 RR-8 shows 12,852 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 85.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.