MOT reliability
Honda Vf1000r
217 vehicles · 1,014 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 217 Honda Vf1000r vehicles and 1,014 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vf1000r has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,603 miles.
217
Vehicles
1,014
MOT tests
370
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vf1000r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vf1000r MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Steering21%
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Brakes10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Vf1000r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 100% |
| 2 | 6 | 67% |
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 100% |
| 5 | 8 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 7 | 100% |
| 9 | 10 | 80% |
| 10 | 11 | 73% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 9 | 89% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 9 | 89% |
| 15 | 13 | 85% |
| 16 | 16 | 81% |
| 17 | 15 | 93% |
| 18 | 19 | 89% |
| 19 | 27 | 85% |
| 20 | 34 | 91% |
Fuel types: Petrol (217)
Most common Honda Vf1000r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vf1000r MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (24 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (16 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (16 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (10 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (9 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (7 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (7 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (7 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (6 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (6 times)
Honda Vf1000r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 11 | 91% | 25,007 |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 31,720 |
| 2018 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 35,126 |
| 2017 | 4 | 13 | 77% | 20,757 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 21,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 18,662 |
| 2013 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 57,330 |
| 2009 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 30,315 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12,819 |
| 2003 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 36,009 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 36,701 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 33,162 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 35,009 |
| 1998 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 12,453 |
| 1997 | 6 | 62 | 85% | 24,895 |
| 1996 | 3 | 17 | 82% | 29,399 |
| 1993 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 41,063 |
| 1992 | 2 | 9 | 100% | 18,268 |
| 1991 | 7 | 39 | 92% | 28,093 |
| 1990 | 7 | 40 | 85% | 25,707 |
| 1989 | 6 | 31 | 94% | 25,710 |
| 1988 | 9 | 38 | 92% | 28,778 |
| 1987 | 13 | 67 | 93% | 24,783 |
| 1986 | 21 | 88 | 97% | 28,775 |
| 1985 | 63 | 230 | 89% | 25,638 |
| 1984 | 56 | 285 | 83% | 30,678 |
Honda Vf1000r reliability FAQ
Across 217 Honda Vf1000r vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vf1000r MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).
The typical Honda Vf1000r in our data has covered around
27,603 miles.
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