Honda VFR800 FI MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.1 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 VFR800 FI tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement15.3%

   31 occurrences

2. 2.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake11.9%

   24 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely11.4%

   23 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.4%

   19 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm8.9%

   18 occurrences

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play7.4%

   15 occurrences

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.9%

   14 occurrences

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

   11 occurrences

9. 9.A lamp missing or inoperative5.0%

   10 occurrences

10. 10.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED4.5%

    9 occurrences

11. 11.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released4.5%

    9 occurrences

12. 12.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.0%

    8 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda VFR800 FI tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.2%

   169 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.7%

   155 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.0%

   136 tests

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

   110 tests

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

   95 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.3%

   90 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.7%

   73 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.3%

   62 tests

What gets tested

The VFR800 FI fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

36,935

Test classes

class 2: 2,707

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 VFR800 FI?

88.7% unadjusted, from 2,707 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda VFR800 FI fail its MOT on?

"Brake efficiency below minimum requirement" is recorded in 15.3% of failed Honda VFR800 FI tests, followed by "Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake" (11.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda VFR800 FI usually have at its MOT?

36,935 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.