Honda Cg 125 e vs Honda Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cg 125 e
75%
MOT pass rate · 538 vehicles
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cg 125 e (75%) and Honda Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cg 125 e | Honda Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 26,953 mi | 25,474 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 538 | 1,041,859 |
Most common faults
Honda Cg 125 e
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
- Chain guard missing
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Cg 125 e (75%) and Honda Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cg 125 e report Full Honda Unknown 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.