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Honda Unknown vs Honda Vfr 800-3: 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 Vfr 800-3
91%
MOT pass rate · 127 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Vfr 800-3 is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Honda Unknown Honda Vfr 800-3
MOT pass rate 85% 91% ✓
MOT failure rate 15% 9% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 0.3 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% 1% ✓
Average mileage 25,474 mi 24,256 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,041,859 127

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 Vfr 800-3

  1. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
  6. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Honda Vfr 800-3 is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Honda Unknown report Full Honda Vfr 800-3 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.