Honda Vtr1000 F
MotorcycleFrom 2,577 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Vtr1000 Fs fare better: 2003 models pass at 90.9% vs 88% for 1997.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy and or with excessive wear or play. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 38 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 | 38 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 18 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 15 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 13 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 12 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 10 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 90.9% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, a throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected |
| 2002 | 88.7% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play |
| 2001 | 82.7% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, number plate showing an incorrect registration |
| 2000 | 82.9% | a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
3 earlier years
| 1999 | 88.7% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| 1998 | 86.5% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre |
| 1997 | 88% | projected beam image is obviously incorrect, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vtr1000 Fs tested had between 21,397 and 40,424 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,817 median miles, the Vtr1000 F has 0.043 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 Vtr1000 F MOT pass rate?
The Honda Vtr1000 F has a 86.9% MOT pass rate based on 2,577 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Vtr1000 F?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Vtr1000 F is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 38 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Vtr1000 F at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Vtr1000 F is 30,817 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,397 and 40,424 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.