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MOT reliability

Honda Cbr1000r

17 vehicles · 181 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 17 Honda Cbr1000r vehicles and 181 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cbr1000r has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,155 miles.

17
Vehicles
181
MOT tests
1,203
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cbr1000r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cbr1000r MOT tests:

  • Other32%
  • Brakes28%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Emissions & nuisance12%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%
  • Steering9%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Lamps & electrical3%

Honda Cbr1000r pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
31580%
41385%
51392%
61385%
79100%
81080%
91173%
101090%
111191%
12989%
13989%
14888%
157100%
16786%
171191%
187100%
194100%
203100%

Fuel types: Petrol (17)

Most common Honda Cbr1000r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cbr1000r MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (9 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
  3. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  5. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  7. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  8. Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b)) (2 times)
  9. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  11. Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  13. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
  14. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  15. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)

Honda Cbr1000r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 6 83% 5,818
2012 1 12 92% 29,987
2010 2 22 86% 22,408
2009 2 23 87% 18,462
2008 3 24 75% 24,844
2007 2 24 92% 24,765
2006 1 11 91% 23,024
2004 2 32 91% 19,748
2001 1 2 100% 7,552
1996 1 7 100% 17,460
1995 1 18 100% 30,505

Honda Cbr1000r reliability FAQ

Across 17 Honda Cbr1000r vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cbr1000r MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).

The typical Honda Cbr1000r in our data has covered around 21,155 miles.

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