Honda Cbr 1100 x-3 vs Honda Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cbr 1100 x-3
91%
MOT pass rate · 154 vehicles
More reliable
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Cbr 1100 x-3 is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cbr 1100 x-3 | Honda Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 91% ✓ | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 9% ✓ | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 3% |
| Average mileage | 35,765 mi | 25,474 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 154 | 1,041,859 |
Most common faults
Honda Cbr 1100 x-3
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (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 Cbr 1100 x-3 is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Honda Cbr 1100 x-3 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.