Honda CBR900RR MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.4 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 CBR900RR 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 severely21.5%

   63 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.3%

   39 occurrences

3. 3.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.6%

   28 occurrences

4. 4.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements9.2%

   27 occurrences

5. 5.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre8.9%

   26 occurrences

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play8.2%

   24 occurrences

7. 7.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.5%

   22 occurrences

8. 8.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution6.5%

   19 occurrences

9. 9.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear6.5%

   19 occurrences

10. 10.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.5%

    16 occurrences

11. 11.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.8%

    14 occurrences

12. 12.A lamp missing or inoperative4.1%

    12 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda CBR900RR tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted7.3%

   329 tests

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

   290 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.9%

   175 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.7%

   167 tests

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

   156 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.5%

   112 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.2%

   99 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.6%

   72 tests

What gets tested

The CBR900RR fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

30,365

Test classes

class 2: 4,493 · class 1: 1

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 CBR900RR?

89.0% unadjusted, from 4,494 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda CBR900RR fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 21.5% of failed Honda CBR900RR tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (13.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda CBR900RR usually have at its MOT?

30,365 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.