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Honda Cbx550fc vs Honda Cr-v: reliability comparison

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

Honda Cbx550fc
84%
MOT pass rate · 721 vehicles
Honda Cr-v
78%
MOT pass rate · 303,701 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cbx550fc (84%) 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 Cbx550fc Honda Cr-v
MOT pass rate 84% ✓ 78%
MOT failure rate 16% ✓ 22%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 37,902 mi 112,488 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 721 303,701

Most common faults

Honda Cbx550fc

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
  3. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
  5. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  6. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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 Cbx550fc (84%) and Honda Cr-v (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Honda Cbx550fc 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.