Honda Mtx50s-c vs Honda Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Mtx50s-c
60%
MOT pass rate · 3,382 vehicles
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Mtx50s-c (60%) 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 Mtx50s-c | Honda Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 60% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 40% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 28,096 mi | 25,474 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3,382 | 1,041,859 |
Most common faults
Honda Mtx50s-c
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
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 Mtx50s-c (60%) and Honda Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Mtx50s-c 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.