Honda Cbx400f vs Honda Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cbx400f
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbx400f (75%) 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 Cbx400f | Honda Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 24,334 mi | 25,474 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 1,041,859 |
Most common faults
Honda Cbx400f
- Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Centre Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
- front brake spongey
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 Cbx400f (75%) and Honda Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cbx400f 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.