Honda Cbr900 fireblade vs Honda Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cbr900 fireblade
85%
MOT pass rate · 27 vehicles
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbr900 fireblade (85%) 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 Cbr900 fireblade | Honda Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 33,113 mi | 25,474 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 27 | 1,041,859 |
Most common faults
Honda Cbr900 fireblade
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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 Cbr900 fireblade (85%) and Honda Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cbr900 fireblade 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.