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Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k reliable? We analysed 1,752 real MOT tests across 493 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,752 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.9%
Typical Mileage
5,580mi
Annual Mileage
1,090mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k.

Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

98%
2021
92.7%
2020
94.5%
2019

Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 12

Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
456 mi/yr
Typical
1,090 mi/yr
Average
1,645 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,153 mi/yr

Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 50 98.0% 2,707 4,742 8,614
2020 717 92.7% 2,610 5,050 8,112
2019 944 94.5% 3,590 6,157 9,416

How Long Does a Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k Last?

Based on 493 Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.1 years
Median
5.0 years

Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
5,580 mi
75th Percentile
8,883 mi
95th Percentile
16,571 mi
Max Recorded
53,080 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

98.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests

Year to avoid
2020

92.7% MOT pass rate from 717 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 98.0% across 50 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k THIS CAR 93.9% 1,752 5,580 mi — yrs
Honda Civic 73.7% 9,391,580 74,987 mi 34 yrs
Honda Jazz 81% 5,740,892 48,635 mi 24 yrs
Honda Cr-v 78.5% 4,177,643 80,499 mi 29 yrs
Renault Arkana Iconic Tce MHEV Auto 87.9% 670 25,377 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k?

The Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.9% across 1,752 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k owner drives around 1,090 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k reliable?
Based on 1,752 MOT tests, the Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k has a 93.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k do per year?
The typical Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k does around 1,090 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Cb 1000 Ra-k is 2021 with a 98.0% pass rate across 50 tests.