Honda Vfr (2020)
2020 Honda Vfr
CarHunch analysed 311 real MOT records for the 2020 Honda Vfr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Honda VFR is notably reliable, with a 90.9% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 6.8% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for a buyer. The 0.14 average failures per vehicle is excellent, suggesting these bikes are built to last and demand very little corrective work.
At just over 10,000 miles on average, these VFRs are running low mileage for their age, which partly explains the strong pass rate but also means you're buying into a model with limited real-world durability data yet. The 0.7 advisories per vehicle are minor niggles rather than serious concerns, so before purchasing one, check the full service history carefully—these bikes are genuinely well-engineered, but consistent maintenance is what keeps them that way.
What to check before buying a 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Honda Vfr vehicles fall between 5,075 and 13,606 miles.
2020 Honda Vfr — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 250 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 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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25.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.2%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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8.9%
Front Brake binding but not excessively
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8.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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8.4%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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8.1%
Exhaust noisy
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5%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.
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