Head-to-head · 2005–2025
HONDA VFR800 FI vs KAWASAKI EX
The HONDA VFR800 FI passes its MOT first time more often than the KAWASAKI EX — 86.7% vs 85.0%, a 1.7-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | HONDA VFR800 FI | KAWASAKI EX |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 86.7% | 85.0% |
| Outright fail rate | 8.5% | 8.0% |
| Median miles at test | 26,212 | 9,625 |
| MOT tests analysed | 89,421 | 12,054 |
| Most common failure | brakes | lamps and reflectors |
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.