Honda Monkey bike vs Honda Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Monkey bike
87%
MOT pass rate · 44 vehicles
More reliable
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Monkey bike is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Monkey bike | Honda Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 6,844 mi | 25,474 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 44 | 1,041,859 |
Most common faults
Honda Monkey bike
- Rear Chain guard missing
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
- Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
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 Monkey bike is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Honda Monkey bike 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.