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Honda Super cub c50 vs Honda Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Honda Super cub c50
82%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Super cub c50 (82%) 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 Super cub c50 Honda Unknown
MOT pass rate 82% 85% ✓
MOT failure rate 18% 15% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.3 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 14% 3% ✓
Average mileage 22,235 mi 25,474 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 6 1,041,859

Most common faults

Honda Super cub c50

  1. Chain guard missing
  2. Riders footrest rubbers missing
  3. Front Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  4. Rear Brake component insecure Torque - Arm (1.1.21 (c))
  5. Headlamp aim too high set at test (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Honda Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Chain guard missing
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Honda Super cub c50 (82%) and Honda Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Honda Super cub c50 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.