Honda Cb650c vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cb650c
84%
MOT pass rate · 18 vehicles
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cb650c (84%) 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 Cb650c | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 29,447 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 18 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda Cb650c
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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 Cb650c (84%) and Honda Civic (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cb650c 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.