Honda VTR1000 F Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda VTR1000 F car check
Is the Honda VTR1000 F reliable? We analysed 65,377 real MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda VTR1000 F is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, wheel bearings have excessive free play and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda VTR1000 F.
Honda VTR1000 F Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda VTR1000 F. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda VTR1000 F MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda VTR1000 F to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda VTR1000 F Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda VTR1000 F Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda VTR1000 F owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda VTR1000 F MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda VTR1000 F year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 158 | 88.0% | 4,795 | 9,551 | 14,544 |
| 2005 | 442 | 90.3% | 9,034 | 14,710 | 23,892 |
| 2004 | 744 | 88.4% | 9,360 | 16,382 | 24,696 |
| 2003 | 3,676 | 88.9% | 9,228 | 15,304 | 23,276 |
| 2002 | 5,402 | 87.3% | 10,594 | 16,492 | 24,876 |
| 2001 | 7,037 | 86.9% | 11,728 | 18,354 | 26,331 |
| 2000 | 9,668 | 86.4% | 13,692 | 20,297 | 28,714 |
| 1999 | 9,650 | 85.4% | 15,667 | 22,342 | 30,765 |
| 1998 | 17,138 | 84.9% | 17,315 | 24,870 | 33,729 |
| 1997 | 11,283 | 84.2% | 18,782 | 27,104 | 36,355 |
How Long Does a Honda VTR1000 F Last?
Based on 5,428 Honda VTR1000 F vehicles on UK roads.
Honda VTR1000 F Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda VTR1000 F MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda VTR1000 F
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.3% MOT pass rate from 442 tests
84.2% MOT pass rate from 11,283 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda VTR1000 F is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.3% across 442 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda VTR1000 F Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda VTR1000 F THIS CAR | 85.8% | 65,377 | 22,055 mi | 29 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz Gl | 82.9% | 50,164 | 73,322 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda VTR1000 F outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda VTR1000 FShould you buy a used Honda VTR1000 F?
The Honda VTR1000 F has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.8% across 65,377 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda VTR1000 F are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (963 recorded failures), wheel bearings have excessive free play (388), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (373). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda VTR1000 F owner drives around 729 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda VTR1000 F models stay on UK roads for around 29 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.