Honda VFR1200F
Real ownership data from 4,333 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 23.3% |
| Brakes | major | 8.3% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 5.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.9% |
| Electrical | minor | 3.4% |
| Fuel system | major | 2.4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.4% |
| Lights and indicators | prs | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fluid leaks.
VFR1200F mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53 | 11,227 mi | 1,902 | 93.5% |
| 2020 | 84 | 13,774 mi | 2,233 | 93.28% |
| 2019 | 137 | 14,995 mi | 1,664 | 94.28% |
| 2018 | 163 | 16,910 mi | 2,048 | 93.72% |
| 2017 | 226 | 19,735 mi | 1,901 | 93.14% |
| 2016 | 319 | 21,546 mi | 2,011 | 93% |
| 2015 | 478 | 21,365 mi | 1,857 | 92.77% |
| 2014 | 398 | 24,131 mi | 2,048 | 92.23% |
| 2013 | 528 | 26,425 mi | 1,942 | 90.97% |
| 2012 | 683 | 25,198 mi | 1,851 | 91.79% |
| 2011 | 373 | 24,716 mi | 1,693 | 89.57% |
| 2010 | 887 | 24,958 mi | 1,721 | 90.17% |
VFR1200F questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda VFR1200F?
Across 4,333 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are controls and cables (23.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.3% of all recorded faults), wheels (5.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda VFR1200F?
The median Honda VFR1200F in the UK has covered 23,040 miles, and typically rides about 1,856 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,566 and 33,566 miles.
Is the Honda VFR1200F reliable?
91.4% of Honda VFR1200F MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 4,333 Honda VFR1200F motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.