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Honda Unknown vs Honda Vf1000: 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 Vf1000
71%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Vf1000 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Honda Unknown Honda Vf1000
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 71%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 29%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 ✓ 1.3
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 25,474 mi 42,549 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,041,859 4

Most common faults

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))

Honda Vf1000

  1. Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
  2. Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  3. Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
  4. Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
  5. Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
  6. Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Vf1000 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Honda Unknown report Full Honda Vf1000 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.