Honda Cbr 1000 Sp N (2022)

112 real MOT outcomes analysed • 60.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Honda Cbr 1000 Sp N

CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2022 Honda Cbr 1000 Sp N. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Honda CBR1000 SP-N has a first-time pass rate of 60.3%, well below the UK average of 80%, which is a red flag for reliability at this early stage of the vehicle's life. The dangerous defect rate of 0.9% is low and not a major concern, but the below-average pass rate suggests these bikes are encountering real problems sooner than expected.

With a median mileage of just 3,859 miles for a two-year-old bike, these are lightly ridden machines, yet they're still failing MOT—pointing to issues unrelated to wear-and-tear, such as design faults or maintenance lapses by owners unfamiliar with sportbike servicing demands. Before buying, insist on a pre-purchase inspection by an independent Honda specialist and verify the service history carefully, as neglected fuel systems or electrical components on high-performance bikes can quickly create MOT failures.

Below average reliability 19.7% below UK average
60.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
3,859
typical mileage
1,994–5,729 middle half
0.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.04
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Honda Cbr 1000 Sp N

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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Honda Cbr 1000 Sp N 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.

1,994
low mileage
3,859
typical
5,729
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Honda Cbr 1000 Sp N vehicles fall between 1,994 and 5,729 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.04
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Honda Cbr 1000 Sp N:

2023