Honda Vfr 800 A-9
MotorcycleFrom 283 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 5 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| handlebar grip insecure to handlebar | 2 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel | 2 |
| a stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | 1 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 1 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 13.6% of Vfr 800 A-9 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £51.
Typical mileage
Half of all Vfr 800 A-9s tested had between 14,509 and 30,839 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,639 median miles, the Vfr 800 A-9 has 0.059 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 800 A-9 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Vfr 800 A-9 has a 87.3% MOT pass rate based on 283 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Vfr 800 A-9?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Vfr 800 A-9 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Vfr 800 A-9 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Vfr 800 A-9 is 21,639 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,509 and 30,839 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.