Honda Unknown vs Honda Xl 125s: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 1,041,859 vehicles
Honda Xl 125s
85%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Xl 125s (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Unknown | Honda Xl 125s |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 25,474 mi | 14,552 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,041,859 | 3 |
Most common faults
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))
Honda Xl 125s
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
- Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Unknown (85%) and Honda Xl 125s (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Unknown report Full Honda Xl 125s 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.