Honda VTR1000 SP MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.4 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 SP 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 severely25.0%

   7 occurrences

2. 2.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning21.4%

   6 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.7%

   3 occurrences

4. 4.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements10.7%

   3 occurrences

5. 5.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released10.7%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play7.1%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear7.1%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements3.6%

   1 occurrences

9. 9.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements3.6%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.A tyre fouling another component3.6%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.Brake performance unable to be tested3.6%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements3.6%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda VTR1000 SP tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted11.3%

   74 tests

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

   27 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.6%

   17 tests

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

   16 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.0%

   13 tests

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.8%

   12 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake1.4%

   9 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.9%

   6 tests

What gets tested

The VTR1000 SP fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

22,266

Test classes

class 2: 653

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 SP?

91.0% unadjusted, from 653 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda VTR1000 SP fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 25.0% of failed Honda VTR1000 SP tests, followed by "A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (21.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

22,266 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.