Honda Unknown vs Honda Vf 1000 fe: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Honda Vf 1000 fe
85%
MOT pass rate · 282 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Vf 1000 fe (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Unknown | Honda Vf 1000 fe |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 7% |
| Average mileage | 25,474 mi | 35,934 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,041,859 | 282 |
Most common faults
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))
Honda Vf 1000 fe
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Vf 1000 fe (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.