Head-to-head · 2005–2025
HONDA VFR750F vs TRIUMPH SPRINT
The TRIUMPH SPRINT passes its MOT first time more often than the HONDA VFR750F — 85.6% vs 83.4%, a 2.2-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | HONDA VFR750F | TRIUMPH SPRINT |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 83.4% | 85.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| Median miles at test | 35,903 | 20,615 |
| MOT tests analysed | 58,979 | 132,827 |
| Most common failure | brakes | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.