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Honda Cb 1000ra-9 MOT Pass Rate

Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 30 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 20.0%.

80.0%
Pass Rate
20.0%
Fail Rate
30
Total Tests
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
Top Failure

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Honda Cb 1000ra-9 MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Cb 1000ra-9 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 30 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.0% and a failure rate of 20.0%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.

Based on this data, the Honda Cb 1000ra-9 earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Honda Cb 1000ra-9 presents for MOT with approximately 13,815 miles on the clock.

The most common MOT failure for the Honda Cb 1000ra-9 is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 16.7% of all tests. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. The second most common issue is Motorcycle reg plates and vin at 13.3%. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust rounds out the top three at 3.3%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.

⚠ Based on limited data (30 tests)

Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lighting and signalling 16.7%
Motorcycle reg plates and vin 13.3%
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 3.3%
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* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling16.7%5
2Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin13.3%4
3Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust3.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 13,815 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling12.06% per 10K miMotorcycle reg plates and vin9.65% per 10K miMotorcycle fuel and exhaust2.41% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lighting and signalling12.0616.7%5
Motorcycle reg plates and vin9.6513.3%4
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust2.413.3%1

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Mileage at MOT

13,815
Mean
9,550
Median
4,745
25th Percentile
21,293
75th Percentile

The average Honda Cb 1000ra-9 has 13,815 miles when tested for MOT.

📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate

How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.

14.48%
Fail Rate per 10K Miles
Average across all makes: 5.38%
20.0%
Overall Fail Rate
13,815 avg miles
🔴 Poor — above average failure rate

The Honda Cb 1000ra-9 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 14.48% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.

About Honda Cb 1000ra-9 MOT Data

The Honda Cb 1000ra-9 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 30 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.0% and a failure rate of 20.0%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.

For Honda Cb 1000ra-9 owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle lighting and signalling and motorcycle reg plates and vin for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Cb 1000ra-9 is likely to perform.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 16.7% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 16.7% of MOT failures on the Honda Cb 1000ra-9. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle reg plates and vin — 13.3% of failures

Motorcycle reg plates and vin issues account for 13.3% of MOT failures on the Honda Cb 1000ra-9. Motorcycle reg plates and vin issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust — 3.3% of failures

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues account for 3.3% of MOT failures on the Honda Cb 1000ra-9. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Cb 1000ra-9?

Based on 30 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Honda Cb 1000ra-9 has an overall pass rate of 80.0% (20.0% fail rate).

What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Cb 1000ra-9?

The top 3 reasons a Honda Cb 1000ra-9 fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (16.7%), 2. Motorcycle reg plates and vin (13.3%), 3. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust (3.3%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.

Is the Honda Cb 1000ra-9 reliable?

With a 20.0% MOT failure rate, the Cb 1000ra-9 is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.

What should I check before an MOT on my Honda Cb 1000ra-9?

Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (16.7%); Motorcycle reg plates and vin (13.3%); Motorcycle fuel and exhaust (3.3%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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