MOT reliability
Honda Vf400f
352 vehicles · 1,841 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 352 Honda Vf400f vehicles and 1,841 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vf400f has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,227 miles.
352
Vehicles
1,841
MOT tests
1,590
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vf400f problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vf400f MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Steering12%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Vf400f pass rate by age
How the Honda Vf400f's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 10 | 80% |
| 7 | 15 | 73% |
| 8 | 28 | 79% |
| 9 | 46 | 72% |
| 10 | 60 | 82% |
| 11 | 54 | 78% |
| 12 | 70 | 79% |
| 13 | 57 | 77% |
| 14 | 46 | 70% |
| 15 | 54 | 74% |
| 16 | 61 | 70% |
| 17 | 46 | 80% |
| 18 | 52 | 81% |
| 19 | 54 | 76% |
| 20 | 57 | 79% |
Fuel types: Petrol (352)
Most common Honda Vf400f MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vf400f MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (62 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (59 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (47 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (38 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (33 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (26 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (26 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (23 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (23 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (22 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (21 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (19 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (18 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (18 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (18 times)
Honda Vf400f pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 4,160 |
| 2003 | 2 | 22 | 86% | 26,921 |
| 2002 | 3 | 16 | 75% | 41,174 |
| 2001 | 5 | 39 | 85% | 33,792 |
| 2000 | 5 | 11 | 73% | 31,154 |
| 1999 | 8 | 13 | 77% | 33,852 |
| 1998 | 17 | 104 | 76% | 35,233 |
| 1997 | 27 | 171 | 80% | 37,289 |
| 1996 | 25 | 113 | 81% | 42,173 |
| 1995 | 13 | 78 | 77% | 37,396 |
| 1994 | 15 | 81 | 74% | 42,698 |
| 1993 | 3 | 19 | 84% | 43,595 |
| 1992 | 10 | 57 | 75% | 37,312 |
| 1991 | 5 | 28 | 75% | 48,958 |
| 1990 | 5 | 28 | 71% | 49,761 |
| 1989 | 12 | 64 | 72% | 34,726 |
| 1988 | 6 | 43 | 72% | 36,415 |
| 1987 | 11 | 83 | 73% | 38,459 |
| 1986 | 31 | 151 | 77% | 38,722 |
| 1985 | 30 | 188 | 85% | 39,658 |
| 1984 | 49 | 249 | 81% | 45,907 |
| 1983 | 66 | 265 | 80% | 41,904 |
| 1982 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 54,977 |
| 1978 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 22,901 |
Honda Vf400f reliability FAQ
Across 352 Honda Vf400f vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vf400f MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear 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 Vf400f in our data has covered around
40,227 miles.
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