MOT reliability
Honda Vfr800fi
14 vehicles · 187 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Honda Vfr800fi vehicles and 187 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vfr800fi has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,351 miles.
14
Vehicles
187
MOT tests
1,968
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vfr800fi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vfr800fi MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Brakes18%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Body & structure7%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Honda Vfr800fi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 7 | 9 | 100% |
| 8 | 14 | 93% |
| 9 | 10 | 100% |
| 10 | 13 | 85% |
| 11 | 11 | 91% |
| 12 | 12 | 67% |
| 13 | 12 | 92% |
| 14 | 9 | 89% |
| 15 | 9 | 89% |
| 16 | 8 | 75% |
| 17 | 10 | 80% |
| 18 | 10 | 80% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 6 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Honda Vfr800fi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vfr800fi MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
Honda Vfr800fi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 12,458 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 52,799 |
| 2000 | 4 | 59 | 83% | 31,688 |
| 1999 | 5 | 76 | 86% | 47,169 |
| 1998 | 3 | 44 | 91% | 27,021 |
Honda Vfr800fi reliability FAQ
Across 14 Honda Vfr800fi vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vfr800fi MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Honda Vfr800fi in our data has covered around
36,351 miles.
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