Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Honda Cbr 650 Ra M?

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 2021 Honda Cbr 650 Ra M?

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 2021 Honda Cbr 650 Ra M?

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 2021 Honda Cbr 650 Ra M reliable?

Based on MOT data from 517 vehicles, the 2021 Honda Cbr 650 Ra M has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.2%, 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 2021 Honda Cbr 650 Ra M?

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 650 Ra M (2021)

517 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Honda Cbr 650 Ra M

CarHunch analysed 517 real MOT records for the 2021 Honda Cbr 650 Ra M. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Honda CBR 650 RA-M passes its MOT first time in 84% of cases, a solid 4 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting it's a reliable bike when properly maintained. The dangerous defect rate sits at just 4.8%, which is reassuringly low and shouldn't concern prospective buyers.

At a median of 6,160 miles, these bikes are running light for their age, indicating either low usage or recent purchase — typical for a middleweight sportsbike. The average bike has picked up fewer than one failure per test and just 0.9 advisories, showing these machines remain in good mechanical order; if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on brake wear and chain condition, the most common wear items on sportsbikes.

The 2021 Honda Cbr 650 Ra M passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–10k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 517 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 517 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.8% 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	511	93.1%	0.19

Colour Breakdown

Based on 599 Honda Cbr 650 Ra M vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 50.3%

301

Black 49.7%

298

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Honda Cbr 650 Ra M 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.

6,160

typical

3,503

low mileage

9,963

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Honda Cbr 650 Ra M vehicles fall between 3,503 and 9,963 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,503 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.

✓ 3,503–9,963 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Honda Cbr 650 Ra Ms sit.

⚠ Over 13,450 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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