Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
HONDA CBR 600 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 600 RR-A's first-time pass rate has risen 8.2 points since 2013, 82.7% to 90.9%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBR 600 RR-A passes first time 87.7% of the time; by 30k that's 81.0%.
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 RR-A
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
50 | 21.2 | 0.5× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
47 | 19.9 | 1.0× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
35 | 14.8 | 0.7× |
| brakes |
|
28 | 11.9 | 0.3× |
| tyres |
|
17 | 7.2 | 1.0× |
| steering and suspension |
|
16 | 6.8 | 0.2× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
15 | 6.4 | 1.1× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
11 | 4.7 | 2.3× |
| suspension |
|
10 | 4.2 | 0.7× |
| structure and attachments |
|
7 | 3 | 0.4× |
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
On first-time pass rate the CBR 600 RR-A 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 RR-A.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2013 (92.4%). Lowest: 2009 (83.2%). Every CBR 600 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 600 RR-A FAQ
Is the HONDA CBR 600 RR-A reliable?
The HONDA CBR 600 RR-A is about average for its class: 86.2% of its 2,051 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2148 of 5428 models.
What does a CBR 600 RR-A fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling: 21% of all defects recorded against failed CBR 600 RR-A tests.
What is the best year of CBR 600 RR-A to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (92.4%) and 2009 worst (83.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a CBR 600 RR-A last?
The median CBR 600 RR-A shows 9,824 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 81.0% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.
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