Honda Cbf 125 m-9 vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cbf 125 m-9
76%
MOT pass rate · 1,927 vehicles
More reliable
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Cbf 125 m-9 is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cbf 125 m-9 | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 20,737 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,927 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda Cbf 125 m-9
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
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 Cbf 125 m-9 is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Honda Cbf 125 m-9 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.