HONDA CBR 1000 RR-B

999cc Petrol Class 2

#1243 of 5426 overall #147 of 921 HONDAs #47 of 226 sport bikes

89.1%

first-time pass rate

4.6%

failed outright

9,285

median miles at test

2,232

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2014–2025

The CBR 1000 RR-B's first-time pass rate has risen 2.4 points since 2014, 88.7% to 91.1%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage CBR 1000 RR-B passes first time 90.2% of the time; by 30k that's 76.3%.

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-B

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	42	24.6	1.0×
lighting and signalling	25	14.6	0.2×
tyres	19	11.1	0.9×
reg plates and vin	15	8.8	0.8×
brakes	15	8.8	0.1×
tyres and wheels	14	8.2	0.2×
suspension	14	8.2	0.9×
structure and attachments	12	7	0.8×
steering and suspension	8	4.7	0.1×
Identification of the vehicle	7	4.1	1.4×

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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the CBR 1000 RR-B beats 4 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-B.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2012 (90.7% pass). Weakest: 2010 (83.6%).

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-B FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HONDA CBR 1000 RR-B reliable?

The HONDA CBR 1000 RR-B is more reliable than average for its class: 89.1% of its 2,232 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1243 of 5426 models.

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

lamps and reflectors — 25% of all defects recorded against failed CBR 1000 RR-B tests.

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

By first-time pass rate, 2012-registered examples do best (90.7%) and 2010 worst (83.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.

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

The median CBR 1000 RR-B shows 9,285 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 76.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.