Honda Cbx550f vs Honda Cr-v: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cbx550f
88%
MOT pass rate · 11 vehicles
Honda Cr-v
78%
MOT pass rate · 303,701 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbx550f (88%) 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 Cbx550f | Honda Cr-v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 63,789 mi | 112,488 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 11 | 303,701 |
Most common faults
Honda Cbx550f
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- steering head bearings knotchy
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 Cbx550f (88%) and Honda Cr-v (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cbx550f 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.