Honda Cb250fv vs Honda Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cb250fv
92%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cb250fv (92%) and Honda Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cb250fv | Honda Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 21,154 mi | 25,474 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 1,041,859 |
Most common faults
Honda Cb250fv
- Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Worn Slightly & Dry. (6.2.1e)
Honda Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Chain guard missing
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Cb250fv (92%) and Honda Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cb250fv report Full Honda Unknown 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.