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Vtr1000 Sp: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 707 MOT tests, the Vtr1000 Sp returns 91.0% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a non-functioning shock absorber. Direction indicator lamp missing and direction indicator lamp missing round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 22,500, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely
8 occurrences · 1.1% of tests
- 02
A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
5 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 03
A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
4 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 04
Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute
4 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 05
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
4 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 06
Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play
4 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 07
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
3 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 08
Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured
2 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
- 09
Contaminated with oil, grease etc
2 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
- 10
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
2 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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Buying or keeping a Vtr1000 SP?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Vtr1000 SP and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.