Head-to-head · 2005–2025
HONDA CBR1000F vs YAMAHA YZF-R1
The YAMAHA YZF-R1 passes its MOT first time more often than the HONDA CBR1000F — 84.1% vs 80.2%, a 3.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | HONDA CBR1000F | YAMAHA YZF-R1 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 80.2% | 84.1% |
| Outright fail rate | 14.0% | 7.8% |
| Median miles at test | 36,572 | 16,705 |
| MOT tests analysed | 26,871 | 231,508 |
| Most common failure | brakes | lighting and signalling |
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.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.