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Honda Cb1000r-a vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison

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

Honda Cb1000r-a
96%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cb1000r-a (96%) and Honda Civic (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Honda Cb1000r-a Honda Civic
MOT pass rate 96% ✓ 74%
MOT failure rate 4% ✓ 26%
Faults & advisories per test 0.2 ✓ 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 15,949 mi 110,738 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 701,208

Most common faults

Honda Cb1000r-a

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  2. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  3. Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  4. Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
  5. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  6. Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Honda Civic

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Honda Cb1000r-a (96%) and Honda Civic (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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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.