Model report · 2005–2025
MV AGUSTA F3 800 RC
798cc
Petrol
Class 2
92.2%
first-time pass rate
7.8%
failed outright
2,734
median miles at test
128
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate over time
first-time pass rate by test year · 2023–2025
The F3 800 RC's first-time pass rate has risen 11.8 points since 2023, 88.2% to 100.0%.
What fails on a F3 800 RC
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
14 | 58.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
7 | 29.2 |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 12.5 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the F3 800 RC beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
78.1% pass · 174k tests
SUZUKI
GSF600
77.3% pass · 143k tests
YAMAHA
FZS600
82.6% pass · 137k tests
TRIUMPH
SPRINT
85.6% pass · 133k tests
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 800 RC.