Honda CBR600RR MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.7 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 CBR600RR tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements14.9%

   29 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements11.9%

   23 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear10.8%

   21 occurrences

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely10.8%

   21 occurrences

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution8.8%

   17 occurrences

6. 6.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.2%

   16 occurrences

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

   15 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.7%

   15 occurrences

9. 9.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released6.2%

   12 occurrences

10. 10.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements6.2%

    12 occurrences

11. 11.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play6.2%

    12 occurrences

12. 12.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.7%

    11 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda CBR600RR tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted9.3%

   189 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.8%

   139 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.7%

   95 tests

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

   91 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.3%

   67 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.7%

   55 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.7%

   55 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.0%

   40 tests

What gets tested

The CBR600RR fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

22,211

Test classes

class 2: 2,042

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 CBR600RR?

84.9% unadjusted, from 2,042 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda CBR600RR fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 14.9% of failed Honda CBR600RR tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (11.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda CBR600RR usually have at its MOT?

22,211 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.