Honda CBR1000F MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.5 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda CBR1000F tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely24.5%

   12 occurrences

2. 2.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake16.3%

   8 occurrences

3. 3.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement12.2%

   6 occurrences

4. 4.Contaminated with oil, grease etc10.2%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED8.2%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake8.2%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.1%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.1%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.A transmission belt or chain excessively tight6.1%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.1%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar6.1%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play6.1%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda CBR1000F tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.9%

   27 tests

2. 2.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake4.4%

   24 tests

3. 3.Exhaust system leaking or insecure3.1%

   17 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.9%

   16 tests

5. 5.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.9%

   16 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.7%

   15 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.7%

   15 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn2.0%

   11 tests

What gets tested

The CBR1000F fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

38,767

Test classes

class 2: 546

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda CBR1000F?

87.0% unadjusted, from 546 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda CBR1000F fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 24.5% of failed Honda CBR1000F tests, followed by "Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake" (16.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda CBR1000F usually have at its MOT?

38,767 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.