1992 Honda Cbr900r MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Cbr900r models manufactured in 1992, based on 30 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1992 Honda Cbr900r MOT Analysis
The 1992 Honda Cbr900r has an MOT pass rate of 70.0% based on 30 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 44,579 miles on the odometer. With a 30.0% failure rate, the 1992 Cbr900r is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1992 Honda Cbr900r is Motorcycle suspension, responsible for 6.7% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Motorcycle brakes is the second most common issue at 3.3%. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors follows at 3.3%.
Top failures specific to 1992 models only. The overall Cbr900r page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
Click a category to see specific failure items.
View as table
| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Suspension | 6.7% | 2 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Brakes | 3.3% | 1 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 3.3% | 1 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 3.3% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 44,579 miFor 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.
View as table
| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle suspension | 1.50 | 6.7% | 2 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 0.75 | 3.3% | 1 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 0.75 | 3.3% | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.75 | 3.3% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1992 Honda Cbr900r has an MOT pass rate of 70.0% based on 30 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 44,579 miles on the odometer. With a 30.0% failure rate, the 1992 Cbr900r is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1992 Honda Cbr900r, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With relatively low average mileage of 44,579 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Motorcycle suspension — 6.7% of failures
Motorcycle suspension issues account for 6.7% of MOT failures on 1992 Honda Cbr900r models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle brakes — 3.3% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 3.3% of MOT failures on 1992 Honda Cbr900r models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 3.3% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 3.3% of MOT failures on 1992 Honda Cbr900r models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.