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

Based on MOT data from 108 vehicles, the 2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra B has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.1%, 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 2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 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 Ra B (2011)

108 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.1% first-time pass rate

2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra B

CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra B. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 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

91.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.86

Over 9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 8k–19k

For context

These stats describe 108 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 108 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13% 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 (97%)	105	90.9%	0.89

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra 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.

10,236

typical

7,763

low mileage

18,583

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra B vehicles fall between 7,763 and 18,583 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,763 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.

✓ 7,763–18,583 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Honda Cb 1000 Ra Bs sit.

⚠ Over 25,087 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 Ra B — Still on the Road

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

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.
* 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

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.86

Avg failures per vehicle

3.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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