Honda Vfr (2017)
2017 Honda Vfr
CarHunch analysed 574 real MOT records for the 2017 Honda Vfr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Honda VFR is exceptionally reliable, with a 95.8% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 10.6% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a low figure that suggests structural soundness across the cohort. This is a motorcycle built to endure.
These machines average just 13,500 miles at test time, indicating gentle use by their owners, which partly explains the low failure count of 0.28 per vehicle. If you're buying one, check the service history carefully and have a mechanic inspect the fuel system and bodywork, as advisories (averaging 2.0 per bike) tend to cluster there—but overall, the VFR is a safe bet mechanically.
What to check before buying a 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Honda Vfr vehicles fall between 7,195 and 17,060 miles.
2017 Honda Vfr — Still on the Road
409 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 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 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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32%
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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20.3%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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19.7%
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15.2%
Exhaust noisy
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14.8%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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12.9%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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10.8%
Front Brake binding but not excessively
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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