Honda Unknown vs Honda Vtx 1300 s-6: 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 Vtx 1300 s-6
89%
MOT pass rate · 62 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Vtx 1300 s-6 is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Unknown | Honda Vtx 1300 s-6 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 3% |
| Average mileage | 25,474 mi | 23,008 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,041,859 | 62 |
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 Vtx 1300 s-6
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Honda Vtx 1300 s-6 is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Honda Unknown report Full Honda Vtx 1300 s-6 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.