HONDA CBR1000F-K
Pass rate over time
The CBR1000F-K's first-time pass rate has risen 4.3 points since 2006, 73.5% to 77.8%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBR1000F-K passes first time 83.3% of the time; by 40k that's 81.8%.
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-K
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
36 | 35.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
19 | 18.6 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
13 | 12.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
10 | 9.8 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 5.9 |
| structure and attachments |
|
6 | 5.9 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 5.9 |
| tyres |
|
4 | 3.9 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 1 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1 |
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-K 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-K.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1989 (80.3% pass). Weakest: 1989 (80.3%).
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.