MV AGUSTA F3
Pass rate over time
The F3's first-time pass rate has risen 8.7 points since 2017, 79.6% to 88.3%.
What fails on a F3
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
80 | 35.7 | 2.5× |
| brakes |
|
76 | 33.9 | 0.8× |
| structure and attachments |
|
16 | 7.1 | 1.3× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
15 | 6.7 | 6.2× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
11 | 4.9 | 3.3× |
| tyres |
|
9 | 4 | 1.0× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 2.7 | 0.1× |
| steering |
|
5 | 2.2 | 0.7× |
| suspension |
|
4 | 1.8 | 0.4× |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 0.9 | 0.1× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the F3 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 F3.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2012 (89.9% pass). Weakest: 2014 (82.1%).
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.
MV AGUSTA F3 FAQ
Is the MV AGUSTA F3 reliable?
The MV AGUSTA F3 is about average for its class: 86.7% of its 1,324 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1986 of 5426 models.
What does a F3 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 36% of all defects recorded against failed F3 tests.
What is the best year of F3 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2012-registered examples do best (89.9%) and 2014 worst (82.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.