Honda Cbr 1000 Rr A (2010)
2010 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr A
CarHunch analysed 469 real MOT records for the 2010 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 CBR 1000 RR-A has a first-time pass rate of 65.4%, which is 14.6 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a genuine red flag that suggests these bikes are more prone to failures than typical. The good news is that only 9.6% have ever had a dangerous defect, which is relatively modest, but the 0.7 average failures per vehicle indicates structural reliability concerns rather than freak issues.
At a median mileage of just 11,804 miles, these bikes are running light for their age, yet they're still accumulating an average of 2.7 advisories each, pointing to ageing components and wear rather than hard use. Before buying one, insist on a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, brakes, and electrical systems—the areas where these older sports bikes typically start to show their age.
What to check before buying a 2010 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 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 (96%) | 452 | 64.2% | 0.72 |
| Other (4%) | 17 | 97.6% | 0.12 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr 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 Cbr 1000 Rr A vehicles fall between 7,720 and 16,379 miles.
2010 Honda Cbr 1000 Rr A — Still on the Road
153 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% 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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