HONDA CBR 600 RA-9
Pass rate over time
The CBR 600 RA-9's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.5 points since 2012, 93.5% to 90.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBR 600 RA-9 passes first time 90.8% of the time; by 20k that's 75.0%.
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 600 RA-9
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
15 | 28.8 |
| brakes |
|
12 | 23.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
6 | 11.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 11.5 |
| suspension |
|
4 | 7.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 5.8 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 3.8 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 3.8 |
| Performance |
|
1 | 1.9 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 1.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CBR 600 RA-9 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA CBR600F, YAMAHA YZF-R6, SUZUKI GSXR600).
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 600 RA-9.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (89.7% pass). Weakest: 2010 (84.6%).
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.