Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Honda Cbr600rr?

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 2009 Honda Cbr600rr?

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 2009 Honda Cbr600rr?

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 2009 Honda Cbr600rr reliable?

Based on MOT data from 374 vehicles, the 2009 Honda Cbr600rr has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2009 Honda Cbr600rr?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 Honda Cbr600rr are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (54.1% of vehicles), Exhaust noisy (49.5% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (48.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Honda Cbr600rr?

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.

CarHunch

Get Started

Honda Cbr600rr (2009)

374 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.3% first-time pass rate

2009 Honda Cbr600rr

CarHunch analysed 374 real MOT records for the 2009 Honda Cbr600rr. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
Which year to buy? →

On this page

AI Analysis Reliability Overview Common Issues Check a Specific Reg Buyer's Checklist Mileage Distribution Still on the Road MOT Averages Colour Breakdown Compare Models

Moderate sample. 374 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2009 Honda CBR600RR is a genuinely reliable bike, passing its MOT on the first attempt 90.3% of the time—a solid 10 points above the UK average. With only 12.6% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects, it's safer than many of its peers and poses no red flag for buyers.

These bikes are being ridden hard: the median mileage sits at just under 11,000 miles, but averages climb to over 12,000, suggesting some are seeing proper use. When failures do occur, they're relatively light (just 1.04 per vehicle on average), though advisories rack up at 3.5 per bike—typical maintenance chatter for a 15-year-old sportsbike. Before you buy, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and wheel bearings, the common wear points on high-revving sports machinery.

The 2009 Honda Cbr600rr passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (90.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ 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

90.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

12.6%

At least once in MOT history

Check this vehicle

Avg failures / car

1.04

Over 9.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 7k–16k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 374 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.

A solid choice — agree?

What tends to go wrong

Across 374 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 54.1%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Exhaust & emissions 49.5%

Exhaust noisy

Brake wear 22.7%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 20.7%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Rear reflector missing · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 5.2%

Rear suspension bush has slight free play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.

See this vehicle's full MOT history & AI hunches

Spot recurring advisories, hidden issues, and how it compares to 374 Honda Cbr600rr cars.

Before you buy a 2009 Honda Cbr600rr

Based on MOT data from 374 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.6% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 6,419 Honda Cbr600rr vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 33.3%

2,135

Black 27%

1,735

Blue 16%

1,024

White 14.1%

905

Orange 2.6%

164

Multi-colour 2.6%

164

Green 2%

126

Yellow 1.1%

Grey 1.1%

Silver 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Honda Cbr600rr 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.

10,924

typical

6,892

low mileage

15,882

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Honda Cbr600rr vehicles fall between 6,892 and 15,882 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,892 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.

✓ 6,892–15,882 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Honda Cbr600rrs sit.

⚠ Over 21,440 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Honda Cbr600rr — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 56% of 2009 Honda Cbr600rrs are still active.

159 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% 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

9.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.04

Avg failures per vehicle

3.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

Other model years — Honda Cbr600rr: All Cbr600rr years → Which year to buy? →

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011

Or browse all models: Honda →

Compare with another model

See how the 2009 Honda Cbr600rr stacks up against a rival.

A solid choice — agree?