Honda Civic vs Honda Xlv750r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Honda Xlv750r
81%
MOT pass rate · 22 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Xlv750r (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Civic | Honda Xlv750r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 110,738 mi | 38,072 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 701,208 | 22 |
Most common faults
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))
Honda Xlv750r
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Xlv750r (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.