Honda Cbr 900RR-2 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Cbr 900RR-2 car check
Is the Honda Cbr 900RR-2 reliable? We analysed 686 real MOT tests across 138 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cbr 900RR-2 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, reflector on motorcycle missing and exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cbr 900RR-2.
Honda Cbr 900RR-2 — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Honda Cbr 900RR-2 — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 954cc
- Power
- 151 BHP
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Motorcycle
- Common colour
- White
- Wheel plan
- 2 Wheel
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £93
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £51.15
Honda Cbr 900RR-2 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cbr 900RR-2. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cbr 900RR-2 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cbr 900RR-2 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cbr 900RR-2 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Cbr 900RR-2 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Cbr 900RR-2 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cbr 900RR-2 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cbr 900RR-2 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cbr 900RR-2 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 613 | 87.6% | 10,621 | 16,920 | 24,956 |
How Long Does a Honda Cbr 900RR-2 Last?
Based on 138 Honda Cbr 900RR-2 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cbr 900RR-2 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cbr 900RR-2 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cbr 900RR-2
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.6% MOT pass rate from 613 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cbr 900RR-2 is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.6% across 613 tests.
How Does the Honda Cbr 900RR-2 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Cbr 900RR-2 THIS CAR | 88.2% | 686 | 17,100 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Lifan Lf 125-30 | 65.8% | 734 | 5,940 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cbr 900RR-2 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Cbr 900RR-2Should you buy a used Honda Cbr 900RR-2?
The Honda Cbr 900RR-2 has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.2% across 686 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Cbr 900RR-2 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (11 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (6), and exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda Cbr 900RR-2 owner drives around 1,160 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Cbr 900RR-2 models stay on UK roads for around 24 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.