Honda Szx50s1 vs Honda Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Szx50s1
67%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Szx50s1 (67%) 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 Szx50s1 | Honda Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 7,705 mi | 25,474 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 1,041,859 |
Most common faults
Honda Szx50s1
- Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
- Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)
- Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
- Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
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 Szx50s1 (67%) and Honda Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Szx50s1 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.