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Honda Cbr125 rw-5 vs Honda Cr-v: reliability comparison

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

Honda Cbr125 rw-5
68%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Honda Cr-v
78%
MOT pass rate · 303,701 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbr125 rw-5 (68%) 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 Cbr125 rw-5 Honda Cr-v
MOT pass rate 68% 78% ✓
MOT failure rate 32% 22% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.2 1.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 23,137 mi 112,488 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 303,701

Most common faults

Honda Cbr125 rw-5

  1. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  3. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  4. Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
  5. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 Cbr125 rw-5 (68%) and Honda Cr-v (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Honda Cbr125 rw-5 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.