Honda Unknown vs Honda Vtr 1000 s-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 Vtr 1000 s-3
92%
MOT pass rate · 79 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Vtr 1000 s-3 is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Unknown | Honda Vtr 1000 s-3 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 25,474 mi | 19,736 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,041,859 | 79 |
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 Vtr 1000 s-3
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Honda Vtr 1000 s-3 is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Honda Unknown report Full Honda Vtr 1000 s-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.