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Cbr900rr: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 5,314 MOT tests, the Cbr900rr returns 88.2% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a non-functioning shock absorber. Rate of flashing not between 60 and a non-conforming number plate round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 30,208, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely
61 occurrences · 1.1% of tests
- 02
Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute
47 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 03
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
38 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 04
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
27 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 05
A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
26 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 06
A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre
26 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 07
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
24 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 08
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
24 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 09
Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play
24 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 10
A lamp missing or inoperative
23 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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Buying or keeping a Cbr900rr?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Cbr900rr and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.