Honda Unknown vs Honda Vf 1000 re: 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 re
88%
MOT pass rate · 124 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Vf 1000 re (88%) 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 re |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 25,474 mi | 28,157 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,041,859 | 124 |
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 re
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
- Rear no brake lock on brake test however percentage effort was good
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Vf 1000 re (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Unknown report Full Honda Vf 1000 re 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.