Honda Cb400 hawk vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cb400 hawk
88%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cb400 hawk (88%) 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 Cb400 hawk | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 29,272 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda Cb400 hawk
- Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
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 Cb400 hawk (88%) and Honda Civic (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cb400 hawk 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.