Model report · 2005–2025
VICTORY HAMMER S
1634cc
Petrol
Class 2
91.0%
first-time pass rate
1.0%
failed outright
10,181
median miles at test
100
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a HAMMER S
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 66.7 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 16.7 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 16.7 |
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 HAMMER S beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, SUZUKI GSF1200, YAMAHA XJR1300).
BMW
R1200
92.9% pass · 299k tests
SUZUKI
GSF1200
82.4% pass · 97.6k tests
YAMAHA
XJR1300
87.4% pass · 95.1k tests
SUZUKI
GSX1400
88.3% pass · 56.8k 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 HAMMER S.