Honda Vfr (2018)
2018 Honda Vfr
CarHunch analysed 401 real MOT records for the 2018 Honda Vfr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Honda VFR is a genuinely reliable motorcycle, passing its first MOT 91.3% of the time—well above the 80% UK average. Only 11.5% of these bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is a reassuring safety record for a sport-touring machine.
These VFRs are running low mileage for their age at a median of 9,915 miles, suggesting they're cherished rather than thrashed, and owners encounter just 0.27 failures per vehicle on average. Check the service history carefully when buying, since light use can hide deferred maintenance, but the 1.3 advisories per bike indicate these machines are generally well-kept.
What to check before buying a 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Honda Vfr vehicles fall between 6,132 and 16,072 miles.
2018 Honda Vfr — Light-Vehicle MOT Records — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 329 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 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
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6.7%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
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6.6%
Drive chain slightly loose
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4.5%
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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4.2%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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4%
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick
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4%
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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3.7%
Headlamp aim too high
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2.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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