Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Honda VFR800 Fi
The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda VFR800 Fi — 88.2% vs 86.7%, a 1.5-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 | Honda VFR800 Fi |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 88.2% | 86.7% |
| Outright fail rate | 5.0% | 8.5% |
| Median miles at test | 3,981 | 26,212 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,121 | 89,421 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | 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.