Honda Crf 1000 A G (2016)
2016 Honda Crf 1000 A G
CarHunch analysed 143 real MOT records for the 2016 Honda Crf 1000 A G. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This Honda CRF 1000 A-G is a serious reliability concern: only 15.6% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, and with a median CarHunch score of just 40 out of 100, these bikes are failing MOT at a dramatically higher rate than typical motorcycles. The good news is that dangerous defects are non-existent in this cohort and advisories are rare, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.
At nearly 40,000 miles median, these are well-used adventure bikes, yet they're averaging just 0.02 failures per vehicle—suggesting the issues are minor and scattered rather than systemic design flaws. Before buying one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a Honda specialist and factor in regular maintenance costs, as the pattern indicates these machines need close attention to pass MOT each cycle.
What to check before buying a 2016 Honda Crf 1000 A G
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 (85%) | 121 | 0.8% | 0 |
| Other (15%) | 22 | 97% | 0.14 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Honda Crf 1000 A G 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 2016 Honda Crf 1000 A G vehicles fall between 39,777 and 39,777 miles.
2016 Honda Crf 1000 A G — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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