Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9?

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 2009 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9?

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 2009 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9?

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 2009 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 298 vehicles, the 2009 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.1%, 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 2009 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9?

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 Ra 9 (2009)

298 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.1% first-time pass rate

2009 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9

CarHunch analysed 298 real MOT records for the 2009 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Honda CB 1000 RA-9 is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 53% compared to the national 80%—meaning nearly half of these bikes fail their first MOT. The dangerous defect rate sits at 10.7%, which is notable enough to warrant a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist.

These bikes are averaging 15,671 miles, which is modest for their age and suggests many have been weekend rather than commuter machines. However, the average of 0.95 failures and 3.0 advisories per vehicle points to recurring issues with routine wear items and maintenance—likely brakes, chains, and exhaust systems on a 15-year-old sports bike. Before buying, budget for a full service history check and have a Honda-specialist mechanic assess the condition of the cooling system and suspension, as these tend to be the costlier problem areas on this generation.

We have limited data for the 2009 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

87.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

10.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.95

Over 7.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 9k–18k

For context

These stats describe 298 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 298 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.7% 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 (96%)	286	86.7%	0.98

Colour Breakdown

Based on 652 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 42.8%

279

White 23.9%

156

Green 16.3%

106

Silver 14.1%

Orange 2%

Multi-colour 0.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9 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.

12,760

typical

9,097

low mileage

18,396

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9 vehicles fall between 9,097 and 18,396 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,097 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.

✓ 9,097–18,396 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9s sit.

⚠ Over 24,834 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9 — Still on the Road

Most 2009 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 9s are still being driven.

98 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% 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

7.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.95

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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