Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 6?

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 2007 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 6?

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 2007 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 6?

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 2007 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 6 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 243 vehicles, the 2007 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 6 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.6%, 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 2007 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 6?

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 Rr 6 (2007)

243 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.6% first-time pass rate

2007 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 6

CarHunch analysed 243 real MOT records for the 2007 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 6. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2007 CBR 1000 RR-6 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.7%, which is 12.3 points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful reliability gap. The 13.2% of bikes that have ever recorded a dangerous defect is elevated but not critical, though it's worth asking a seller about brake and suspension history on any example you're considering.

These are relatively low-mileage machines at an average of 16,119 miles, yet they still average 0.89 failures and 3.3 advisories per vehicle, suggesting age-related wear is the real problem here rather than neglect or abuse. Check the tyres, brakes, and lights carefully on any used example—these are the most common failure points—and factor in £500–£800 for remedial work before purchase.

We have limited data for the 2007 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 6 — 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

89.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.89

Over 8.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 8k–21k

For context

These stats describe 243 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 243 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.2% 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 (92%)	223	88.8%	0.96

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,101 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 6 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 35.5%

391

Red 34.7%

382

Silver 24.3%

267

Multi-colour 1.5%

Orange 1.4%

White 1.4%

Blue 1.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 6 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.

13,855

typical

8,493

low mileage

20,870

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 6 vehicles fall between 8,493 and 20,870 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,493 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.

✓ 8,493–20,870 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 6s sit.

⚠ Over 28,174 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 6 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 62% of 2007 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 6s are still active.

73 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

8.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.89

Avg failures per vehicle

3.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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