Honda Nighthawke vs Honda Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Nighthawke
74%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Nighthawke (74%) 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 Nighthawke | Honda Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 29,845 mi | 25,474 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 1,041,859 |
Most common faults
Honda Nighthawke
- Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- brake lever sharp edge
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
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 Nighthawke (74%) and Honda Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Nighthawke 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.