Honda CBR 1000 RR-C MOT pass rate and common failures
Honda CBR 1000 RR-C motorcycles pass the MOT 91.04% of the time, measured across 268 tests in the DVSA record. A further 5.6% passed only after a defect was put right at the test station.
What to check before the MOT
Built from this model's own failure record, not general advice.
- Start with missing - it accounts for 44.4% of failed tests on this model.
- Then check has a serious fluid leak and less than 1.0 mm thick, the next two most common reasons.
- The most common advisory is noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (17.5% of all tests) - not a failure, but money you will spend sooner or later.
- Average recorded mileage at test is 17,859 miles, which is the number to compare any advert against.
Pass rate by age
A single pass rate hides the most useful thing in this data: how the same model behaves at three years old and at fifteen.
| Age at test | Pass rate | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-15 years | 91.04% | 268 |
Why the Honda CBR 1000 RR-C fails
Share of failed tests on this model where the item was recorded. One test can fail on several items, so the column does not add up to 100%.
| # | Item | Of failures | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missing | 44.4% | 4 | |
| 2 | Has a serious fluid leak | 33.3% | 3 | |
| 3 | Less than 1.0 mm thick | 33.3% | 3 | |
| 4 | Does not conform to the specified requirements | 22.2% | 2 | |
| 5 | Noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition | 22.2% | 2 | |
| 6 | Too high | 22.2% | 2 | |
| 7 | Too low | 22.2% | 2 | |
| 8 | Does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) | 11.1% | 1 | |
| 9 | Emits other than a steady red light | 11.1% | 1 | |
| 10 | Excessively distorted | 11.1% | 1 |
Most common advisories
Not a failure and not a legal requirement to fix - but an advisory that repeats year after year is money the next owner spends.
| # | Item | Of all tests | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition | 17.5% | 47 | |
| 2 | Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm | 7.8% | 21 | |
| 3 | Less than 1.0 mm thick | 3.7% | 10 | |
| 4 | Excessively loose | 2.2% | 6 | |
| 5 | Has a serious fluid leak | 2.2% | 6 | |
| 6 | Indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort | 1.5% | 4 | |
| 7 | Is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied | 1.1% | 3 | |
| 8 | Significantly and obviously worn | 1.1% | 3 | |
| 9 | Tread not clearly visible | 1.1% | 3 | |
| 10 | Excessively tight | 0.7% | 2 |
Honda CBR 1000 RR-C for sale
No Honda CBR 1000 RR-C in stock at the moment - 74 other Honda bikes are advertised.
Similar bikes compared
Models of comparable capacity, so the comparison means something.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph TIGER · 969cc | 16,144 | 91.27% | 22,934 | |
| Triumph BONNEVILLE 642-904cc · 642-904cc | 12,456 | 90.8% | 12,824 | |
| BMW R SERIES · 1,152cc | 9,796 | 91.92% | 40,594 | |
| BMW R1200 · 1,170cc | 9,521 | 94.43% | 28,830 | |
| BMW S 1000 · 999cc | 8,445 | 91.96% | 15,282 | |
| BMW R1250 · 1,254cc | 6,764 | 96.17% | 17,373 |
Source: DVSA MOT testing data, 2025 · updated Aug 2026 · licence and method