Honda Cr-v vs Honda Xl 1000 va-7: 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 Xl 1000 va-7
91%
MOT pass rate · 72 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Xl 1000 va-7 is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cr-v | Honda Xl 1000 va-7 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 112,488 mi | 51,815 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 303,701 | 72 |
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 Xl 1000 va-7
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Honda Xl 1000 va-7 is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Honda Cr-v report Full Honda Xl 1000 va-7 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.