MOT reliability
Honda Vf1000f
308 vehicles · 1,736 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 308 Honda Vf1000f vehicles and 1,736 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vf1000f has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,536 miles.
308
Vehicles
1,736
MOT tests
969
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vf1000f problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vf1000f MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Steering17%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Emissions & nuisance0%
Honda Vf1000f pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 7 | 57% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 7 | 71% |
| 14 | 8 | 88% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 6 | 100% |
| 17 | 8 | 75% |
| 18 | 7 | 100% |
| 19 | 36 | 89% |
| 20 | 110 | 81% |
Fuel types: Petrol (308)
Most common Honda Vf1000f MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vf1000f MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (54 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (50 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (48 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (44 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (29 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (26 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (25 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (25 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (19 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (18 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (14 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (13 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (13 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (12 times)
Honda Vf1000f pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 11,619 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 49,825 |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 17,048 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 10,699 |
| 2000 | 2 | 13 | 92% | 71,276 |
| 1999 | 2 | 14 | 100% | 41,465 |
| 1998 | 4 | 30 | 73% | 63,333 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 61,622 |
| 1995 | 2 | 18 | 83% | 79,673 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 62,509 |
| 1989 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 37,505 |
| 1988 | 6 | 19 | 79% | 30,369 |
| 1987 | 27 | 162 | 87% | 39,685 |
| 1986 | 126 | 784 | 84% | 38,359 |
| 1985 | 60 | 302 | 80% | 42,082 |
| 1984 | 67 | 345 | 88% | 41,907 |
| 1983 | 3 | 24 | 83% | 40,995 |
Honda Vf1000f reliability FAQ
Across 308 Honda Vf1000f vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vf1000f MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).
The typical Honda Vf1000f in our data has covered around
40,536 miles.
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