Honda VFR1200F
Real ownership data from 4,322 UK VFR1200F motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VFR1200F problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 4.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1.5% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.1% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 0.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 0.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
VFR1200F mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53 | 11,230 mi | 1,877 | 93.22% |
| 2020 | 84 | 13,452 mi | 2,236 | 93.28% |
| 2019 | 137 | 14,279 mi | 1,552 | 94.43% |
| 2018 | 163 | 16,270 mi | 2,039 | 93.89% |
| 2017 | 226 | 19,627 mi | 1,891 | 93.16% |
| 2016 | 317 | 20,924 mi | 2,011 | 93.12% |
| 2015 | 477 | 21,224 mi | 1,857 | 92.85% |
| 2014 | 396 | 23,567 mi | 2,047 | 92.29% |
| 2013 | 527 | 26,242 mi | 1,948 | 91.16% |
| 2012 | 682 | 25,105 mi | 1,862 | 91.83% |
| 2011 | 373 | 24,425 mi | 1,740 | 89.56% |
| 2010 | 883 | 24,940 mi | 1,732 | 90.26% |
VFR1200F questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda VFR1200F?
Across 4,322 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (4.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (4.3% of all recorded faults), tyres (3.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda VFR1200F?
The median Honda VFR1200F in the UK has covered 22,806 miles, and typically rides about 1,856 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,411 and 33,245 miles.
Is the Honda VFR1200F reliable?
91.47% of Honda VFR1200F MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.5 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 4,322 Honda VFR1200F motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.