Honda Civic vs Honda Xr 125 l-5: 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 Xr 125 l-5
76%
MOT pass rate · 583 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Xr 125 l-5 is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Civic | Honda Xr 125 l-5 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 110,738 mi | 22,671 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 701,208 | 583 |
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 Xr 125 l-5
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Honda Xr 125 l-5 is the more reliable of the two — 76% 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.