MOT reliability

Honda Vfr1200fa

Q: Is the Honda Vfr1200fa reliable?

Across 30 Honda Vfr1200fa vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Vfr1200fa?

The typical Honda Vfr1200fa in our data has covered around 27,951 miles.

30 vehicles · 319 completed MOT tests analysed

91%

MOT pass rate

Based on 30 Honda Vfr1200fa vehicles and 319 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vfr1200fa has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,951 miles.

Vehicles

319

MOT tests

2,404

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Vfr1200fa problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Vfr1200fa MOT tests:

Other47%
Brakes22%
Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
Steering10%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Lamps & electrical4%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Body & structure2%

Honda Vfr1200fa pass rate by age

How the Honda Vfr1200fa's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	34	91%
4	31	90%
5	31	94%
6	30	90%
7	32	91%
8	28	89%
9	23	96%
10	19	89%
11	14	100%
12	20	90%
13	19	95%
14	18	89%
15	16	81%
16	4	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (30)

Most common Honda Vfr1200fa MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vfr1200fa MOT tests:

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (10 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (3 times)

Honda Vfr1200fa pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2012	1	12	100%	19,160
2011	5	61	90%	35,442
2010	24	246	91%	26,705

Honda Vfr1200fa reliability FAQ

Across 30 Honda Vfr1200fa vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Vfr1200fa MOT issues are: Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Honda Vfr1200fa in our data has covered around 27,951 miles.

Compare the Honda Vfr1200fa

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