Honda Vfr800 Fi
MotorcycleFrom 5,321 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Vfr800 Fis fare better: 2002 models pass at 85.2% vs 91.5% for 1998.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 57 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 | 57 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 38 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 38 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 37 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 28 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 26 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 23 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 22 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 19 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 18 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 85.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2001 | 87.4% | brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre |
| 2000 | 92.4% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1999 | 89.9% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
1 earlier years
| 1998 | 91.5% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vfr800 Fis tested had between 26,487 and 55,469 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,172 median miles, the Vfr800 Fi has 0.026 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 Vfr800 Fi MOT pass rate?
The Honda Vfr800 Fi has a 90.4% MOT pass rate based on 5,321 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Vfr800 Fi?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Vfr800 Fi is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 57 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 Vfr800 Fi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Vfr800 Fi is 37,172 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,487 and 55,469 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.