Honda Cbr900rr-n vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cbr900rr-n
83%
MOT pass rate · 142 vehicles
More reliable
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Cbr900rr-n is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cbr900rr-n | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 30,815 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 142 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda Cbr900rr-n
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
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 Cbr900rr-n is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.