Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
HONDA CBR 1000 RR-A
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The CBR 1000 RR-A's first-time pass rate has risen 3.3 points since 2013, 87.9% to 91.2%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBR 1000 RR-A passes first time 90.6% of the time; by 40k that's 76.5%.
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-A
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
93 | 23.7 | 0.8× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
56 | 14.2 | 0.2× |
| brakes |
|
52 | 13.2 | 0.2× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
35 | 8.9 | 0.3× |
| suspension |
|
33 | 8.4 | 0.9× |
| tyres |
|
31 | 7.9 | 0.9× |
| structure and attachments |
|
26 | 6.6 | 0.8× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
25 | 6.4 | 2.3× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
22 | 5.6 | 0.6× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
20 | 5.1 | 0.6× |
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 CBR 1000 RR-A beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YZF-R1, HONDA CBR900RR, TRIUMPH DAYTONA).
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-A.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2009 (92.9%). Lowest: 2011 (88.1%). Every CBR 1000 RR-A year compared →
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-A FAQ
Is the HONDA CBR 1000 RR-A reliable?
The HONDA CBR 1000 RR-A is more reliable than average for its class: 88.4% of its 4,434 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1478 of 5428 models.
What does a CBR 1000 RR-A fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors: 24% of all defects recorded against failed CBR 1000 RR-A tests.
What is the best year of CBR 1000 RR-A to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2009-registered examples do best (92.9%) and 2011 worst (88.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a CBR 1000 RR-A last?
The median CBR 1000 RR-A shows 11,313 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 76.5% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.
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