Honda Cafe racer vs Honda Jazz: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cafe racer
92%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Honda Jazz
81%
MOT pass rate · 404,148 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cafe racer (92%) and Honda Jazz (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cafe racer | Honda Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 23,237 mi | 77,994 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 404,148 |
Most common faults
Honda Cafe racer
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
- FOR DAY LIGHT HOURS ONLY NOT TO BE USED IN REDUCED LIGHT/NIGHT TIME
- Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Horn missing (1.7.1)
Honda Jazz
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Cafe racer (92%) and Honda Jazz (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cafe racer report Full Honda Jazz report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.