Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA CBR 954
915cc
Petrol
Class 2
84.6%
first-time pass rate
2.6%
failed outright
17,462
median miles at test
78
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a CBR 954
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 50 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 16.7 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 16.7 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 16.7 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the CBR 954 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 954.