Victory Hammer
MotorcycleFrom 328 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a direction indicator lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, a direction indicator lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, 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.
| a direction indicator lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute | 1 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Hammers tested had between 7,385 and 19,562 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,890 median miles, the Hammer has 0.061 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Victory Hammer MOT pass rate?
The Victory Hammer has a 92.1% MOT pass rate based on 328 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Victory Hammer?
The most common MOT failure on the Victory Hammer is a direction indicator lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
What is the typical mileage of a Victory Hammer at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Victory Hammer is 12,890 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,385 and 19,562 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.