Honda Cb 1000 Ra A (2010)
2010 Honda Cb 1000 Ra A
CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2010 Honda Cb 1000 Ra A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 Honda CB 1000 RA-A passes its first MOT just 75.6% of the time, sitting 4.4 points below the UK average of 80%—a modest but noticeable reliability gap. The good news is that only 8.5% ever develop a dangerous defect, so safety issues are relatively uncommon in this cohort.
At 15,409 miles average, these bikes are running light for their age, which may explain why they're not showing catastrophic problems. The average vehicle carries 0.81 failures and 3.2 advisories per test, suggesting routine wear on consumables rather than structural faults; before buying one, check the service history carefully and budget for brake and suspension work, as older sports bikes tend to need preventative maintenance even when mileage is modest.
What to check before buying a 2010 Honda Cb 1000 Ra A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (93%) | 121 | 73.8% | 0.87 |
| Other (7%) | 9 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Honda Cb 1000 Ra A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Honda Cb 1000 Ra A vehicles fall between 7,619 and 19,900 miles.
2010 Honda Cb 1000 Ra A — Still on the Road
60 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% 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.
MOT History Averages
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