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Honda Cbf 125 m vs Honda Cr-v: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Honda Cbf 125 m
67%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Honda Cr-v
78%
MOT pass rate · 303,701 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbf 125 m (67%) 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 Cbf 125 m Honda Cr-v
MOT pass rate 67% 78% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 22% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 20,225 mi 112,488 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 303,701

Most common faults

Honda Cbf 125 m

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  3. Horn not working (1.7.3a)
  4. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  5. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Honda Cr-v

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbf 125 m (67%) and Honda Cr-v (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Honda Cbf 125 m 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.