Honda Cb550 four vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cb550 four
85%
MOT pass rate · 25 vehicles
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cb550 four (85%) 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 Cb550 four | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 31,962 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 25 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda Cb550 four
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Oil leak
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 Cb550 four (85%) and Honda Civic (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cb550 four 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.