Honda Cbr 125 r-4 vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cbr 125 r-4
73%
MOT pass rate · 1,280 vehicles
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbr 125 r-4 (73%) 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 Cbr 125 r-4 | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 22,065 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,280 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda Cbr 125 r-4
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- 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 Cbr 125 r-4 (73%) and Honda Civic (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cbr 125 r-4 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.