Honda Cbf125 m vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cbf125 m
72%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbf125 m (72%) 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 Cbf125 m | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 29,104 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda Cbf125 m
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
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 Cbf125 m (72%) and Honda Civic (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cbf125 m 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.