Honda Vfr (2015)
2015 Honda Vfr
CarHunch analysed 947 real MOT records for the 2015 Honda Vfr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Honda VFR is a genuinely reliable motorcycle, with a 94.7% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 17.9% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect—a solid safety profile for its class. This is a bike that rewards proper ownership.
At a median mileage of just 13,687 miles for a nine-year-old model, most examples have been pampered rather than thrashed, which explains the low average of 0.42 failures per vehicle. If you're buying one, check the service history carefully to confirm it's been maintained to Honda's schedule, since these bikes rarely fail on their own merits when looked after properly.
What to check before buying a 2015 Honda Vfr
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Honda Vfr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Honda Vfr vehicles fall between 8,620 and 20,276 miles.
2015 Honda Vfr — Still on the Road
661 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 78% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Honda Vfr
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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35.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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19%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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18.4%
Exhaust noisy
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17.2%
Front Brake binding but not excessively
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14.3%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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13.2%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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