Honda Cb 500t vs Honda Cr-v: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cb 500t
85%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Honda Cr-v
78%
MOT pass rate · 303,701 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cb 500t (85%) 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 Cb 500t | Honda Cr-v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 36,341 mi | 112,488 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7 | 303,701 |
Most common faults
Honda Cb 500t
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
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 Cb 500t (85%) and Honda Cr-v (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cb 500t 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.