Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Honda VFR800F vs Triumph Sprint
The Honda VFR800F passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Sprint: 87.0% vs 85.6%, a 1.4-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Honda VFR800F | Triumph Sprint |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 87.0% | 85.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Median miles at test | 24,125 | 20,615 |
| MOT tests analysed | 4,574 | 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.