Honda VFR750F MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

3.1 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda VFR750F tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely29.0%

   27 occurrences

2. 2.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake20.4%

   19 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning12.9%

   12 occurrences

4. 4.A wheel bearing excessively rough6.5%

   6 occurrences

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.4%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.4%

   5 occurrences

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.4%

   5 occurrences

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.4%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.4%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.A lamp missing or inoperative5.4%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured5.4%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre5.4%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda VFR750F tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.9%

   72 tests

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.2%

   61 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.1%

   60 tests

4. 4.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.9%

   57 tests

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake3.6%

   53 tests

6. 6.Exhaust system leaking or insecure2.9%

   42 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2.5%

   36 tests

8. 8.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.4%

   35 tests

What gets tested

The VFR750F fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

39,372

Test classes

class 2: 1,464

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda VFR750F?

89.7% unadjusted, from 1,464 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda VFR750F fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 29.0% of failed Honda VFR750F tests, followed by "Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake" (20.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda VFR750F usually have at its MOT?

39,372 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.