Honda VFR800A MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.8 points below 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 VFR800A 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 severely31.4%

   22 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements20.0%

   14 occurrences

3. 3.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps12.9%

   9 occurrences

4. 4.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps8.6%

   6 occurrences

5. 5.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement8.6%

   6 occurrences

6. 6.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.6%

   6 occurrences

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.1%

   5 occurrences

8. 8.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.7%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.7%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre5.7%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.7%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released5.7%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda VFR800A tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.1%

   55 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.2%

   42 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.1%

   35 tests

4. 4.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted4.0%

   27 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn2.6%

   18 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.5%

   17 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.5%

   17 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.1%

   14 tests

What gets tested

The VFR800A fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

30,315

Test classes

class 2: 682

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 VFR800A?

84.8% unadjusted, from 682 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda VFR800A fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 31.4% of failed Honda VFR800A tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (20.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda VFR800A usually have at its MOT?

30,315 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.