Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA CBR1100XX BLACKBIRD
1100cc
Petrol
Class 2
80.4%
first-time pass rate
13.7%
failed outright
43,164
median miles at test
102
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a CBR1100XX BLACKBIRD
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
7 | 28 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
6 | 24 |
| brakes |
|
4 | 16 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 12 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 8 |
| steering |
|
1 | 4 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 4 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 4 |
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 CBR1100XX BLACKBIRD beats 0 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 CBR1100XX BLACKBIRD.