Honda Cbr 900 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Cbr 900 reliable? We analysed 1,814 real MOT tests across 166 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cbr 900 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cbr 900.
Honda Cbr 900 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cbr 900. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cbr 900 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cbr 900 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cbr 900 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Cbr 900 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Cbr 900 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cbr 900 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cbr 900 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cbr 900 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 57 | 82.5% | 11,395 | 14,752 | 35,081 |
| 1999 | 143 | 81.8% | 16,122 | 24,268 | 30,534 |
| 1998 | 201 | 86.1% | 21,552 | 28,311 | 38,377 |
| 1997 | 218 | 82.1% | 13,919 | 21,042 | 26,784 |
| 1996 | 496 | 86.5% | 19,448 | 25,172 | 36,392 |
| 1995 | 130 | 85.4% | 25,816 | 32,598 | 45,213 |
| 1994 | 170 | 84.7% | 28,124 | 34,300 | 40,271 |
| 1993 | 185 | 81.6% | 26,384 | 35,768 | 48,650 |
| 1992 | 95 | 85.3% | 32,715 | 39,859 | 78,720 |
How Long Does a Honda Cbr 900 Last?
Based on 166 Honda Cbr 900 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cbr 900 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cbr 900 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cbr 900
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.5% MOT pass rate from 496 tests
81.6% MOT pass rate from 185 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cbr 900 is 1996, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.5% across 496 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.6% — 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 900 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Cbr 900 THIS CAR | 84.9% | 1,814 | 27,884 mi | 34 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 |
| BMW 325D M Sport | 76% | 721 | 134,184 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cbr 900 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Cbr 900Should you buy a used Honda Cbr 900?
The Honda Cbr 900 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.9% across 1,814 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Cbr 900 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (23 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (22), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (15). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda Cbr 900 owner drives around 685 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.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Cbr 900 models stay on UK roads for around 34 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.