MOT reliability

Honda Vtr1000f

Q: Is the Honda Vtr1000f reliable?

Across 35 Honda Vtr1000f vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Vtr1000f?

The typical Honda Vtr1000f in our data has covered around 47,641 miles.

35 vehicles · 416 completed MOT tests analysed

87%

MOT pass rate

Based on 35 Honda Vtr1000f vehicles and 416 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vtr1000f has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,641 miles.

Vehicles

416

MOT tests

1,666

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Vtr1000f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Vtr1000f MOT tests:

Other76%
Brakes8%
Seatbelts & equipment8%
Steering7%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
Body & structure4%
Lamps & electrical1%

Honda Vtr1000f pass rate by age

How the Honda Vtr1000f's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
5	2	100%
6	6	83%
7	13	77%
8	19	89%
9	25	84%
10	23	87%
11	28	86%
12	25	84%
13	26	85%
14	23	91%
15	21	81%
16	26	85%
17	23	83%
18	21	86%
19	19	89%
20	18	83%

Fuel types: Petrol (35)

Most common Honda Vtr1000f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vtr1000f MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (25 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (18 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (15 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (13 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (8 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (5 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)

Honda Vtr1000f pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2001	2	36	92%	37,696
2000	3	27	93%	22,828
1999	4	50	90%	16,512
1998	15	148	89%	61,747
1997	11	155	81%	48,365

Honda Vtr1000f reliability FAQ

Across 35 Honda Vtr1000f vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Vtr1000f MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Honda Vtr1000f in our data has covered around 47,641 miles.

Compare the Honda Vtr1000f

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