Honda Cb750-f vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cb750-f
64%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cb750-f (64%) 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 Cb750-f | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 64% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 36% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 40,867 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda Cb750-f
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
- Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
- Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Cb750-f (64%) and Honda Civic (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cb750-f 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.