Honda Vfr
MotorcycleFrom 4,465 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 28 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 28 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 26 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 25 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 24 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 11 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 6 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 6 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.3% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
| 2020 | 94.6% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 96.5% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2018 | 90.4% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a wheel bearing with excessive play |
5 earlier years
| 2017 | 95.1% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2016 | 93.4% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2015 | 95.2% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2014 | 93.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 1996 | 83.2% | headlamp ‘dip’ switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vfrs tested had between 6,998 and 22,176 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,340 median miles, the Vfr has 0.06 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Vfr MOT pass rate?
The Honda Vfr has a 93.2% MOT pass rate based on 4,465 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Vfr?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Vfr is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 28 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Vfr at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Vfr is 11,340 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,998 and 22,176 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.