Honda Vfr 1200 F-A
MotorcycleFrom 421 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 brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 4 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.
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| a tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| restriction in free movement of the braking system | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 85.8% | a tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber, brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2010 | 91.6% | brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vfr 1200 F-As tested had between 21,262 and 33,977 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,871 median miles, the Vfr 1200 F-A has 0.037 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 1200 F-A MOT pass rate?
The Honda Vfr 1200 F-A has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 421 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Vfr 1200 F-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Vfr 1200 F-A is brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Vfr 1200 F-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Vfr 1200 F-A is 26,871 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,262 and 33,977 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.