Honda VTR
Real ownership data from 204 UK VTR motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common VTR problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | major | 17.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 9.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 8.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 7.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 6% |
| Controls and cables | major | 5.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 4.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
VTR 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 8,565 mi | 542 | 90% |
| 2003 | 13 | 12,789 mi | 364 | 87.37% |
| 2002 | 15 | 15,465 mi | 358 | 85.5% |
| 2001 | 20 | 19,873 mi | 692 | 83.25% |
| 2000 | 16 | 21,812 mi | 1,066 | 84.87% |
| 1999 | 14 | 22,296 mi | 1,098 | 86.54% |
| 1998 | 55 | 30,835 mi | 830 | 79.68% |
| 1997 | 48 | 35,196 mi | 1,220 | 84.22% |
VTR questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda VTR?
Across 204 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (17.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.3% of all recorded faults), tyres (8.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda VTR?
The median Honda VTR in the UK has covered 24,618 miles, and typically rides about 830 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,702 and 38,220 miles.
Is the Honda VTR reliable?
83.96% of Honda VTR MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.12 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 204 Honda VTR motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.