Honda Cb 1000 Ra B (2011)
2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra B
CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra B. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Honda CB 1000 RA-B has a first-time pass rate of 78.5%, sitting just below the UK average of 80%, suggesting broadly average reliability for a 13-year-old sports bike. The dangerous defect rate of 13% is acceptable and not a major concern, though roughly 1 in 8 examples will have picked up something serious in their lifetime.
At a median mileage of just 10,236 miles, these are lightly used machines, which explains why they average only 0.86 failures per test. The 3.4 advisories per vehicle point to minor wear items rather than structural problems—typical for older bikes that have been stored or ridden sparingly. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake fluid condition and tyre age, since advisories on low-mileage bikes often flag fluids and rubber that have simply sat too long rather than been abused.
What to check before buying a 2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra B
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 (97%) | 105 | 77.9% | 0.89 |
| Other (3%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra B 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 2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra B vehicles fall between 7,763 and 18,583 miles.
2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra B — Still on the Road
63 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 74% 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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