Honda Cb500four vs Honda Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cb500four
89%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cb500four (89%) 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 Cb500four | Honda Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 89% ✓ | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 11% ✓ | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 32,206 mi | 25,474 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 8 | 1,041,859 |
Most common faults
Honda Cb500four
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
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 Cb500four (89%) and Honda Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cb500four 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.