Honda CBR900RR Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda CBR900RR reliable? We analysed 196,040 real MOT tests across 17,395 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CBR900RR is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CBR900RR.
Honda CBR900RR Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CBR900RR. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CBR900RR MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CBR900RR to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CBR900RR Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CBR900RR fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CBR900RR Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CBR900RR owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CBR900RR MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CBR900RR year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 54 | 85.2% | 21,490 | 27,728 | 41,820 |
| 2016 | 50 | 78.0% | 29,608 | 43,831 | 49,173 |
| 2009 | 87 | 86.2% | 11,410 | 19,366 | 32,106 |
| 2004 | 2,538 | 87.6% | 9,757 | 16,185 | 24,291 |
| 2003 | 13,632 | 88.1% | 11,393 | 18,093 | 27,112 |
| 2002 | 21,401 | 87.0% | 12,133 | 18,755 | 27,119 |
| 2001 | 24,523 | 85.8% | 13,326 | 20,356 | 29,016 |
| 2000 | 26,339 | 85.9% | 13,771 | 21,009 | 30,095 |
| 1999 | 26,211 | 85.6% | 15,158 | 21,952 | 30,886 |
| 1998 | 26,302 | 85.2% | 16,406 | 24,111 | 33,560 |
| 1997 | 20,448 | 84.4% | 17,571 | 25,819 | 35,400 |
| 1996 | 11,624 | 82.8% | 18,876 | 27,339 | 36,033 |
| 1995 | 6,808 | 84.9% | 19,990 | 27,480 | 36,519 |
| 1994 | 6,894 | 83.6% | 21,586 | 30,180 | 40,106 |
| 1993 | 4,251 | 84.2% | 22,774 | 30,991 | 41,496 |
| 1992 | 3,803 | 85.2% | 22,782 | 32,004 | 41,005 |
How Long Does a Honda CBR900RR Last?
Based on 17,395 Honda CBR900RR vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CBR900RR Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CBR900RR 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 CBR900RR
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.1% MOT pass rate from 13,632 tests
78.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CBR900RR is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.1% across 13,632 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CBR900RR Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CBR900RR THIS CAR | 85.5% | 196,040 | 22,722 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 |
| Jaguar Xjs | 74.2% | 127,020 | 80,122 mi | 44 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CBR900RR outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CBR900RRShould you buy a used Honda CBR900RR?
The Honda CBR900RR has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.5% across 196,040 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 CBR900RR are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (2,905 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1,338), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1,337). 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 CBR900RR owner drives around 703 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 CBR900RR 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.