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

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Is the Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k reliable? We analysed 519 real MOT tests across 136 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 519 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.5%
Typical Mileage
5,528mi
Annual Mileage
1,038mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Cbr 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 Cbr 1000 Ra-k.

Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k Number Plates

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

Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

92.9%
2020
92%
2019

Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Cbr 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 2
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released 1
Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar 1

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

How many miles does a typical Honda Cbr 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
404 mi/yr
Typical
1,038 mi/yr
Average
1,780 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,891 mi/yr

Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 84 92.9% 2,514 6,262 10,902
2019 415 92.0% 3,388 5,440 8,445

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

Based on 136 Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.2 years
Median
5.0 years

Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cbr 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
5,528 mi
75th Percentile
8,532 mi
95th Percentile
17,238 mi
Max Recorded
37,810 mi

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

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

Best year
2020

92.9% MOT pass rate from 84 tests

Year to avoid
2019

92.0% MOT pass rate from 415 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.9% across 84 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Honda Cbr 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 Cbr 1000 Ra-k THIS CAR 92.5% 519 5,528 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
Seat Toledo SE 56.5% 945 91,368 mi 30 yrs

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

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

The Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.5% across 519 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 Cbr 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 Cbr 1000 Ra-k owner drives around 1,038 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 Cbr 1000 Ra-k — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k reliable?
Based on 519 MOT tests, the Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k has a 92.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k do per year?
The typical Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k does around 1,038 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Cbr 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 Cbr 1000 Ra-k?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Cbr 1000 Ra-k is 2020 with a 92.9% pass rate across 84 tests.