Honda Cb 1300 sa-7 vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cb 1300 sa-7
93%
MOT pass rate · 113 vehicles
More reliable
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Cb 1300 sa-7 is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cb 1300 sa-7 | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 25,362 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 113 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda Cb 1300 sa-7
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Honda Civic
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Honda Cb 1300 sa-7 is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Honda Cb 1300 sa-7 report Full Honda Civic 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.