Honda Cr-v vs Honda Xl 125 v-8: 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 125 v-8
80%
MOT pass rate · 298 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Xl 125 v-8 is the more reliable of the two — 80% 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 125 v-8 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 112,488 mi | 24,651 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 303,701 | 298 |
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 125 v-8
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Honda Xl 125 v-8 is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Honda Cr-v report Full Honda Xl 125 v-8 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.