Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA CBR1000R
1000cc
Petrol
Class 2
88.8%
first-time pass rate
5.6%
failed outright
17,009
median miles at test
160
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the CBR1000R's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage CBR1000R passes first time 88.6% of the time; by 20k that's 100.0%.
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 CBR1000R
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
6 | 33.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 16.7 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 16.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 11.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 5.6 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 5.6 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 5.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 5.6 |
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 CBR1000R beats 4 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 CBR1000R.