HONDA CBR1000F-J
Pass rate over time
The CBR1000F-J's first-time pass rate has risen 4.0 points since 2006, 74.4% to 78.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBR1000F-J passes first time 79.4% of the time; by 50k 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 CBR1000F-J
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
48 | 36.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
23 | 17.7 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
21 | 16.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
8 | 6.2 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
8 | 6.2 |
| body and structure |
|
6 | 4.6 |
| drive system |
|
6 | 4.6 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 3.1 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 2.3 |
| steering |
|
3 | 2.3 |
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 CBR1000F-J beats 0 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 CBR1000F-J.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1988 (77.8% pass). Weakest: 1989 (71.6%).
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.