Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R B?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R B?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R B?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R B reliable?

Based on MOT data from 107 vehicles, the 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R B has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R B?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cb 1000 R B (2011)

107 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.9% first-time pass rate

2011 Honda Cb 1000 R B

CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R B. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Honda CB 1000 R-B matches the UK average with an 80.7% first-time MOT pass rate, and only 12.2% of examples have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below the concerning threshold. This is a genuinely reliable sports bike with a solid safety record that should give you confidence at purchase.

The median mileage of 11,821 miles is unusually low for a 13-year-old machine, suggesting many have been garage-kept or used sparingly, which bodes well for condition. An average of 0.79 failures and 3.0 advisories per test indicates these bikes typically need only minor attention—if you're considering one, budget for routine consumables like chains and brake pads rather than major surgery, and always request full service history.

We have limited data for the 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R B — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

12.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.79

Over 9.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 8k–16k

For context

These stats describe 107 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 107 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	102	91.5%	0.82

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R B vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,821

typical

8,119

low mileage

16,447

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R B vehicles fall between 8,119 and 16,447 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,119 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,119–16,447 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R Bs sit.

⚠ Over 22,203 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Honda Cb 1000 R B — Still on the Road

Most 2011 Honda Cb 1000 R Bs are still being driven.

62 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.79

Avg failures per vehicle

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