Honda Cbf1000 a-7 vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cbf1000 a-7
87%
MOT pass rate · 13 vehicles
More reliable
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Cbf1000 a-7 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cbf1000 a-7 | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 28,976 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 13 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda Cbf1000 a-7
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
- Drive chain slightly 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 Cbf1000 a-7 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Honda Cbf1000 a-7 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.