HONDA VFR800 FI vs KTM 640 LC4-E

The HONDA VFR800 FI passes its MOT first time more often than the KTM 640 LC4-E — 86.7% vs 80.6%, a 6.1-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	HONDA VFR800 FI	KTM 640 LC4-E
First-time pass rate	86.7%	80.6%
Outright fail rate	8.5%	10.0%
Median miles at test	26,212	7,836
MOT tests analysed	89,421	8,115
Most common failure	brakes	lighting and signalling

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.

HONDA VFR800 FI 86.7% pass · 89.4k tests KTM 640 LC4-E 80.6% pass · 8,115 tests

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