Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Honda CBR 1000 RR-C vs Honda CBR1100XX
The Honda CBR 1000 RR-C passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBR1100XX: 89.2% vs 87.1%, a 2.1-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Honda CBR 1000 RR-C | Honda CBR1100XX |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 89.2% | 87.1% |
| Outright fail rate | 4.6% | 8.1% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +2.3 pts | +4.8 pts |
| Engine size | 999cc | 1,137cc |
| Rank among all models | #1212 of 5428 | #1884 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 10,310 | 27,599 |
| MOT tests analysed | 3,431 | 105,141 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Honda CBR 1000 RR-C | Honda CBR1100XX |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Brakes | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Steering & suspension | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Tyres & wheels | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Structure & body | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Drive system | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.3% | 0.2% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Honda CBR 1000 RR-C | Honda CBR1100XX |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 91.7% | 86.7% |
| 2019 | 88.3% | 87.0% |
| 2020 | 82.5% | 85.9% |
| 2021 | 90.3% | 87.6% |
| 2022 | 90.0% | 87.5% |
| 2023 | 88.6% | 87.4% |
| 2024 | 85.7% | 87.1% |
| 2025 | 90.1% | 88.1% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Honda CBR 1000 RR-C | Honda CBR1100XX |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 92.3% | 92.9% |
| 10k-20k miles | 87.8% | 90.2% |
| 20k-30k miles | 83.4% | 87.9% |
| 30k-40k miles | 71.7% | 85.9% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Honda CBR 1000 RR-C vs Honda CBR1100XX FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Honda CBR 1000 RR-C or the Honda CBR1100XX?
The Honda CBR 1000 RR-C passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBR1100XX: 89.2% vs 87.1%, a 2.1-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CBR1100XX still comes out ahead: +2.3 points vs comparable bikes for the Honda CBR 1000 RR-C, +4.8 for the Honda CBR1100XX. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Honda CBR 1000 RR-C fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 2.0% of Honda CBR 1000 RR-C MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (1.1%).
What does the Honda CBR1100XX fail its MOT on most?
Brakes: 3.1% of Honda CBR1100XX MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (2.4%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Honda CBR 1000 RR-C or the Honda CBR1100XX?
At 30k-40k miles the Honda CBR1100XX passes first time more often: 71.7% for the Honda CBR 1000 RR-C vs 85.9% for the Honda CBR1100XX.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.