MOT reliability
Honda Vf1000rf
47 vehicles · 94 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 47 Honda Vf1000rf vehicles and 94 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vf1000rf has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 81,550 miles.
47
Vehicles
94
MOT tests
1,936
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vf1000rf problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vf1000rf MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Brakes8%
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Steering8%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Honda Vf1000rf pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 1 | 0% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 6 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (46), Other (1)
Most common Honda Vf1000rf MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vf1000rf MOT tests:
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear REAR SPROCKET HAS ALLOY FASTENINGS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ROAD USE. (4 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
Honda Vf1000rf pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 120,795 |
| 1999 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 133,446 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 152,408 |
| 1988 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 22,043 |
| 1987 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 22,966 |
| 1986 | 3 | 13 | 100% | 27,059 |
| 1985 | 4 | 25 | 72% | 127,922 |
Honda Vf1000rf reliability FAQ
Across 47 Honda Vf1000rf vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vf1000rf MOT issues are:
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)); Nearside Rear REAR SPROCKET HAS ALLOY FASTENINGS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ROAD USE.; Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).
The typical Honda Vf1000rf in our data has covered around
81,550 miles.
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