MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Honda : VT
Honda VT
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1985 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1987 | 2 | 50% | Restriction in free movement of the braking system. |
| 1989 | 1 | 0% | Headlamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1990 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1992 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1993 | 3 | 66.67% | Headlamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1994 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 1995 | 4 | 75% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1996 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 1997 | 4 | 75% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1998 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 1999 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2000 | 3 | 66.67% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 2001 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. |
| 2004 | 8 | 87.5% | Headlamp Beam image obviously incorrect. |
| 2005 | 6 | 83.33% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2006 | 8 | 50% | Headlamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2007 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
| 2008 | 7 | 71.43% | Brake disc or drum insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail. |
| 2009 | 5 | 80% | Tyre tread depth too low. |
| 2010 | 12 | 83.33% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2011 | 9 | 88.89% | Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock. |
| 2012 | 6 | 83.33% | Number plate missing or insecure. |
| 2013 | 14 | 85.71% | Binding brake. |
| 2014 | 58 | 81.03% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 2015 | 46 | 76.09% | Tyre tread depth too low. |
| 2016 | 6 | 83.33% | Throttle control not functioning correctly. |
| 2017 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
| 2018 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 2019 | 8 | 100% | n/a |
| 2020 | 3 | 33.33% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 2021 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
| 2022 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 258
Average Honda VT pass rate: 81.01%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 22% |
| 2 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. | 1.1.13(a) | Dangerous | 12% |
| 3 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 12% |
| 4 | Headlamp missing or inoperative. | 4.1.1(a)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 5 | Tyre tread depth too low. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 10% |
| 6 | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. | 4.8.2(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 7 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a) | Major | 4% |
| 8 | Horn not in accordance with requirements. | 7.7(c) | Major | 4% |
| 9 | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 4% |
| 10 | Number plate does not conform to requirements. | 0.1(d) | Major | 4% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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