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Honda Unknown vs Honda Vfr 800fa-: 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 800fa-
87%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Vfr 800fa- (87%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Honda Unknown Honda Vfr 800fa-
MOT pass rate 85% 87% ✓
MOT failure rate 15% 13% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 0.3 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 25,474 mi 19,189 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 Vfr 800fa-

  1. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
  2. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  5. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Vfr 800fa- (87%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Honda Unknown report Full Honda Vfr 800fa- 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.