Honda Cr-v vs Honda Cx650e: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cr-v
78%
MOT pass rate · 303,701 vehicles
Honda Cx650e
89%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Cx650e (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cr-v | Honda Cx650e |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 112,488 mi | 43,918 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 303,701 | 5 |
Most common faults
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))
Honda Cx650e
- rear number plate slightly damaged
- Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Cx650e (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cr-v report Full Honda Cx650e 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.