Honda Unknown vs Honda Xr 650 r: 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 Xr 650 r
80%
MOT pass rate · 14 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Xr 650 r (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Unknown | Honda Xr 650 r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 80% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 20% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 25,474 mi | 10,806 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,041,859 | 14 |
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 Xr 650 r
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Chain guard missing
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Xr 650 r (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Unknown report Full Honda Xr 650 r 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.