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

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles, the 2011 Honda Cbr 1000 Ra B has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.9%, indicating average reliability 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 Cbr 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 Cbr 1000 Ra B (2011)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 69.9% first-time pass rate

2011 Honda Cbr 1000 Ra B

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Cbr 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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The 2011 Honda CBR1000 RA-B has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.9%, which is 10 points below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are more prone to test failures than typical. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 9.9%, so serious safety issues aren't a widespread concern for this model.

These bikes are running low mileage for their age—averaging just 12,473 miles—which typically indicates careful or infrequent use rather than hard riding. With an average of 0.82 failures and 2.7 advisories per test, you're looking at routine wear items and maintenance gaps rather than structural problems; budget for regular servicing checks before MOT and focus your inspection on brake and suspension components, which account for most advisory findings on older sports bikes.

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

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these cars 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

69.9%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

9.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.82

Over 7.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 8k–17k

For context

These stats describe 131 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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Before you buy a 2011 Honda Cbr 1000 Ra B

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch →

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	125	68.6%	0.86

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Honda Cbr 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.

11,704

typical

7,728

low mileage

17,001

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Honda Cbr 1000 Ra B vehicles fall between 7,728 and 17,001 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,728 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.

✓ 7,728–17,001 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Honda Cbr 1000 Ra Bs sit.

⚠ Over 22,951 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 Cbr 1000 Ra B — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 62% of 2011 Honda Cbr 1000 Ra Bs are still active.

53 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 62% 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

7.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.82

Avg failures per vehicle

2.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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