MOT reliability

Honda Vfr400r

Q: Is the Honda Vfr400r reliable?

Across 259 Honda Vfr400r vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Vfr400r?

The typical Honda Vfr400r in our data has covered around 43,132 miles.

259 vehicles · 1,664 completed MOT tests analysed

79%

MOT pass rate

Based on 259 Honda Vfr400r vehicles and 1,664 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vfr400r has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,132 miles.

259

Vehicles

1,664

MOT tests

922

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Vfr400r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Vfr400r MOT tests:

Other87%
Steering11%
Brakes10%
Seatbelts & equipment4%
Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Lamps & electrical3%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Body & structure0%

Honda Vfr400r pass rate by age

How the Honda Vfr400r's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	3	67%
2	1	100%
3	2	50%
4	5	100%
5	17	71%
6	27	74%
7	35	77%
8	52	75%
9	78	78%
10	91	77%
11	103	76%
12	101	75%
13	102	72%
14	104	71%
15	108	78%
16	75	83%
17	103	78%
18	88	78%
19	80	79%
20	73	81%

Fuel types: Petrol (257), Diesel (1), Other (1)

Most common Honda Vfr400r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vfr400r MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (75 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (70 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (49 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (41 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (37 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (33 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (27 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (26 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (26 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (25 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (25 times)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (24 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (23 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (21 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (20 times)

Honda Vfr400r pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2013	1	7	86%	8,413
2005	1	2	50%	16,350
2004	1	4	100%	14,805
2002	5	38	79%	30,632
2001	5	37	81%	29,570
2000	14	109	76%	97,151
1999	15	113	78%	73,682
1998	25	149	78%	30,198
1997	46	329	81%	39,157
1996	32	180	77%	37,714
1995	23	154	83%	37,606
1994	18	92	68%	44,808
1993	6	31	68%	46,785
1992	8	60	78%	34,038
1991	8	54	76%	40,960
1990	4	35	83%	36,341
1989	19	128	77%	37,388
1988	8	46	89%	36,454
1987	10	39	72%	45,548
1986	8	43	86%	38,376

Honda Vfr400r reliability FAQ

Across 259 Honda Vfr400r 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 Vfr400r 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)); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).

The typical Honda Vfr400r in our data has covered around 43,132 miles.

Compare the Honda Vfr400r

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