Honda 125 rebel vs Honda Cr-v: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda 125 rebel
65%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Honda Cr-v
78%
MOT pass rate · 303,701 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda 125 rebel (65%) and Honda Cr-v (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda 125 rebel | Honda Cr-v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 22,813 mi | 112,488 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 303,701 |
Most common faults
Honda 125 rebel
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
- rear brake backplate damaged
- Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- small side wall cracks in tyres
Honda Cr-v
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda 125 rebel (65%) and Honda Cr-v (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda 125 rebel report Full Honda Cr-v 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.