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Honda Gl 650 d2e vs Honda Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Honda Gl 650 d2e
82%
MOT pass rate · 124 vehicles
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Gl 650 d2e (82%) 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 Gl 650 d2e Honda Unknown
MOT pass rate 82% 85% ✓
MOT failure rate 18% 15% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.1 0.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 3%
Average mileage 54,486 mi 25,474 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 124 1,041,859

Most common faults

Honda Gl 650 d2e

  1. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  2. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  4. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
  6. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Honda Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Chain guard missing
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Honda Gl 650 d2e (82%) and Honda Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Honda Gl 650 d2e 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.