MOT reliability
Honda Vfr 400r
16 vehicles · 150 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Honda Vfr 400r vehicles and 150 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vfr 400r has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 55,835 miles.
16
Vehicles
150
MOT tests
589
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vfr 400r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vfr 400r MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Steering11%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Body & structure1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Vfr 400r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 9 | 78% |
| 9 | 10 | 80% |
| 10 | 13 | 77% |
| 11 | 8 | 75% |
| 12 | 6 | 100% |
| 13 | 11 | 73% |
| 14 | 11 | 73% |
| 15 | 11 | 73% |
| 16 | 8 | 88% |
| 17 | 10 | 60% |
| 18 | 6 | 67% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 7 | 86% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16)
Most common Honda Vfr 400r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vfr 400r MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
Honda Vfr 400r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 24 | 58% | 33,806 |
| 2001 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 27,886 |
| 1998 | 6 | 40 | 80% | 38,800 |
| 1997 | 4 | 33 | 82% | 31,419 |
| 1996 | 3 | 30 | 80% | 184,938 |
| 1993 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 47,491 |
Honda Vfr 400r reliability FAQ
Across 16 Honda Vfr 400r vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vfr 400r MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Honda Vfr 400r in our data has covered around
55,835 miles.
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