Honda Cbr 900 vs Honda Jazz: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cbr 900
85%
MOT pass rate · 167 vehicles
More reliable
Honda Jazz
81%
MOT pass rate · 404,148 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Cbr 900 is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cbr 900 | Honda Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 40,297 mi | 77,994 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 167 | 404,148 |
Most common faults
Honda Cbr 900
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- 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 slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Honda Jazz
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Honda Cbr 900 is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Honda Cbr 900 report Full Honda Jazz 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.