Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 526 vehicles, the 2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

CarHunch

Get Started

Honda Vfr 1200 F A (2010)

526 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.1% first-time pass rate

2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F A

CarHunch analysed 526 real MOT records for the 2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
Which year to buy? →

On this page

AI Analysis Reliability Overview Check a Specific Reg Buyer's Checklist Pass Rate by Fuel Mileage Distribution Still on the Road MOT Averages Colour Breakdown Compare Models

The 2010 Honda VFR 1200 F-A is marginally less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 78.2% against the national 80%, and nearly one in five bikes have suffered a dangerous defect at some point—a genuine concern for a used purchase. That said, dangerous failures are not uncommon on older motorcycles, so this doesn't represent an outlier.

At 17,437 miles median, these bikes are relatively lightly used for their age, which is typical for leisure motorcycles rather than commuters. With an average of 0.76 failures per vehicle and 3.7 advisories, most issues are minor wear items rather than structural problems, so budget for routine servicing but don't expect major surprises. Before committing to a specific example, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the brake system and suspension components, where most of the advisory flags will likely appear.

The 2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F A passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (92.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

17.5%

At least once in MOT history

Check this vehicle

Avg failures / car

0.76

Over 8.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 12k–25k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 526 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

Average reliability — agree?

See this vehicle's full MOT history & AI hunches

Spot recurring advisories, hidden issues, and how it compares to 526 Honda Vfr 1200 F A cars.

Before you buy a 2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F A

Based on MOT data from 526 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	516	92%	0.77

Colour Breakdown

Based on 775 Honda Vfr 1200 F A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 35.6%

276

White 33.9%

263

Silver 26.5%

205

Black 3.4%

Grey 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

17,437

typical

11,762

low mileage

24,510

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F A vehicles fall between 11,762 and 24,510 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,762 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,762–24,510 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F As sit.

⚠ Over 33,088 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F A — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 60% of 2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F As are still active.

231 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.76

Avg failures per vehicle

3.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

Other model years — Honda Vfr 1200 F A: All Vfr 1200 F A years → Which year to buy? →

2011

Or browse all models: Honda →

Compare with another model

See how the 2010 Honda Vfr 1200 F A stacks up against a rival.

Average reliability — agree?