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Honda Cr-v vs Honda Xl 1000 va-9: 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-9
91%
MOT pass rate · 133 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Xl 1000 va-9 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-9
MOT pass rate 78% 91% ✓
MOT failure rate 22% 9% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 0.7 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 3%
Average mileage 112,488 mi 27,059 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 303,701 133

Most common faults

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))

Honda Xl 1000 va-9

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Honda Xl 1000 va-9 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-9 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.