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MOT reliability

Honda Vtr1000 sp

2,399 vehicles · 25,626 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,399 Honda Vtr1000 sp vehicles and 25,626 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vtr1000 sp has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,449 miles.

2,399
Vehicles
25,626
MOT tests
911
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Vtr1000 sp problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Vtr1000 sp MOT tests:

  • Other73%
  • Seatbelts & equipment15%
  • Brakes10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Steering5%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Body & structure2%

Honda Vtr1000 sp pass rate by age

How the Honda Vtr1000 sp's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
21377%
339092%
477990%
51,31088%
61,96487%
71,88886%
81,84085%
91,73186%
101,59286%
111,55187%
121,38687%
131,33887%
141,21589%
151,13689%
161,03790%
1797992%
1889090%
1982191%
2071892%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,398), Diesel (1)

Most common Honda Vtr1000 sp MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vtr1000 sp MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1,510 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1,010 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (706 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (543 times)
  5. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (329 times)
  6. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (298 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (298 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (274 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (271 times)
  10. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (250 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (243 times)
  12. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (189 times)
  13. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (186 times)
  14. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (143 times)
  15. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (139 times)

Honda Vtr1000 sp pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2008 11 72 94% 10,406
2007 32 326 94% 14,480
2006 30 260 94% 28,146
2005 51 428 92% 17,611
2004 107 1,167 92% 16,873
2003 196 2,097 90% 16,339
2002 396 4,401 89% 19,736
2001 609 6,863 88% 22,983
2000 946 9,831 87% 25,379
1999 9 78 83% 32,167
1998 4 53 89% 37,125
1997 7 48 85% 35,323
1986 1 2 100% 25,698

Honda Vtr1000 sp reliability FAQ

Across 2,399 Honda Vtr1000 sp vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Vtr1000 sp MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Honda Vtr1000 sp in our data has covered around 22,449 miles.

Compare the Honda Vtr1000 sp

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