Honda Vfr 800 X
MotorcycleFrom 222 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, 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 lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 4 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 2 |
| a transmission belt or chain excessively tight | 1 |
| restriction in the movement of the handlebars from lock to lock | 1 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 1 |
| a stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 31.6% of Vfr 800 X 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 £74.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 90.3% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vfr 800 Xs tested had between 16,711 and 36,119 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,356 median miles, the Vfr 800 X has 0.046 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 X MOT pass rate?
The Honda Vfr 800 X has a 88.3% MOT pass rate based on 222 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Vfr 800 X?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Vfr 800 X is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Vfr 800 X at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Vfr 800 X is 25,356 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,711 and 36,119 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.