Honda Cg vs Honda Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cg
77%
MOT pass rate · 179 vehicles
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cg | Honda Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 26,914 mi | 25,474 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 179 | 1,041,859 |
Most common faults
Honda Cg
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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 Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.