Honda Cbr600 fw vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cbr600 fw
71%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbr600 fw (71%) 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 Cbr600 fw | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 114,876 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda Cbr600 fw
- Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- exhaust slighty lose
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 Cbr600 fw (71%) and Honda Civic (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cbr600 fw 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.