Honda CBR1000RR MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.2 points below 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 CBR1000RR 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 severely14.9%

   31 occurrences

2. 2.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear13.5%

   28 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements13.0%

   27 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements12.0%

   25 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm8.7%

   18 occurrences

6. 6.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.7%

   16 occurrences

7. 7.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements7.7%

   16 occurrences

8. 8.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.3%

   13 occurrences

9. 9.A wheel bearing excessively rough5.3%

   11 occurrences

10. 10.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre4.8%

    10 occurrences

11. 11.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.8%

    10 occurrences

12. 12.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.8%

    8 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda CBR1000RR tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted12.6%

   349 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.5%

   179 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.5%

   125 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.2%

   88 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.6%

   71 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.0%

   55 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.5%

   42 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.4%

   39 tests

How wear changes the picture

CBR1000RR pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The CBR1000RR fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

22,118

Test classes

class 2: 2,767 · class 1: 2

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 CBR1000RR?

86.3% unadjusted, from 2,769 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda CBR1000RR fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 14.9% of failed Honda CBR1000RR tests, followed by "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" (13.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda CBR1000RR usually have at its MOT?

22,118 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.