Honda Cbx super sport vs Honda Civic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cbx super sport
95%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbx super sport (95%) 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 Cbx super sport | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 95% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 5% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 23,458 mi | 110,738 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 701,208 |
Most common faults
Honda Cbx super sport
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))
- Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
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 Cbx super sport (95%) and Honda Civic (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cbx super sport 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.