Honda VTR1000 F MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.5 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 VTR1000 F 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 severely21.5%

   26 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements11.6%

   14 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements9.9%

   12 occurrences

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

   11 occurrences

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution8.3%

   10 occurrences

6. 6.A wheel bearing with excessive play5.8%

   7 occurrences

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.8%

   7 occurrences

8. 8.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc5.8%

   7 occurrences

9. 9.Contaminated with oil, grease etc5.8%

   7 occurrences

10. 10.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar5.0%

    6 occurrences

11. 11.Audible warning not working5.0%

    6 occurrences

12. 12.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.0%

    6 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda VTR1000 F tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted14.3%

   209 tests

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.3%

   78 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.1%

   75 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.2%

   62 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.2%

   61 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.4%

   49 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.8%

   41 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn1.6%

   23 tests

What gets tested

The VTR1000 F fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

28,617

Test classes

class 2: 1,461

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 VTR1000 F?

87.1% unadjusted, from 1,461 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda VTR1000 F fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 21.5% of failed Honda VTR1000 F tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (11.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda VTR1000 F usually have at its MOT?

28,617 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.