HONDA VTR 1000 S-6
Pass rate over time
The VTR 1000 S-6's first-time pass rate has fallen 4.0 points since 2010, 94.3% to 90.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VTR 1000 S-6 passes first time 95.6% of the time; by 20k that's 92.5%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a VTR 1000 S-6
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| reg plates and vin |
|
10 | 23.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
8 | 18.6 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
7 | 16.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
5 | 11.6 |
| brakes |
|
3 | 7 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 7 |
| drive system |
|
2 | 4.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 4.7 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 4.7 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 2.3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the VTR 1000 S-6 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the VTR 1000 S-6.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2007 (92.9% pass). Weakest: 2008 (92.1%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.