Pass rate over time
The CBR750's first-time pass rate has risen 2.1 points since 2006, 76.3% to 78.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBR750 passes first time 78.3% of the time; by 40k that's 64.9%.
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 CBR750
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
73 | 36 |
| steering and suspension |
|
41 | 20.2 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
39 | 19.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
14 | 6.9 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
8 | 3.9 |
| driving controls |
|
6 | 3 |
| drive system |
|
6 | 3 |
| body and structure |
|
6 | 3 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
4 | 2 |
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 CBR750 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA CBR600F, HONDA CBR900RR, YAMAHA YZF-R6).
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 CBR750.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1988 (73.7% pass). Weakest: 1987 (70.4%).
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.