Triumph T110 vs Honda VFR800 Fi

The Triumph T110 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda VFR800 Fi: 92.7% vs 86.7%, a 6.0-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Triumph T110	Honda VFR800 Fi
First-time pass rate	92.7%	86.7%
Outright fail rate	2.9%	8.5%
Engine size	650cc	781cc
Rank among all models	#344 of 5428	#1985 of 5428
Median miles at test	11,089	26,212
MOT tests analysed	1,871	89,421
Most common failure	lighting and signalling	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.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Triumph T110	Honda VFR800 Fi
Steering & suspension	1.5%	2.6%
Brakes	0.6%	3.2%
Lights & signalling	1.4%	2.4%
Tyres & wheels	0.6%	2.3%
Drive system	0.3%	0.4%
Fuel & exhaust	0.2%	0.5%
Structure & body	0.1%	0.4%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Triumph T110	Honda VFR800 Fi
2010	92.3%	85.7%
2011	92.4%	85.4%
2012	92.1%	85.5%
2013	91.8%	85.1%
2014	90.7%	85.0%
2015	96.4%	86.5%
2016	98.6%	86.9%
2017	95.0%	86.5%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	Triumph T110	Honda VFR800 Fi
0k-10k miles	92.6%	92.5%
10k-20k miles	92.1%	89.4%
20k-30k miles	94.2%	87.3%
30k-40k miles	91.2%	85.5%
40k-50k miles	93.1%	83.5%
50k-60k miles	93.6%	81.4%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

Triumph T110 vs Honda VFR800 Fi FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Triumph T110 or the Honda VFR800 Fi?

The Triumph T110 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda VFR800 Fi: 92.7% vs 86.7%, a 6.0-point lead. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Triumph T110 fail its MOT on most?

Steering & suspension: 1.5% of Triumph T110 MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (1.4%).

What does the Honda VFR800 Fi fail its MOT on most?

Brakes: 3.2% of Honda VFR800 Fi MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (2.6%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the Triumph T110 or the Honda VFR800 Fi?

At 50k-60k miles the Triumph T110 passes first time more often: 93.6% for the Triumph T110 vs 81.4% for the Honda VFR800 Fi.

TRIUMPH T110 92.7% pass · 1,871 tests HONDA VFR800 FI 86.7% pass · 89.4k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.