Honda Cr-v vs Honda Xl1000v: 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 Xl1000v
87%
MOT pass rate · 2,192 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Xl1000v is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cr-v | Honda Xl1000v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 112,488 mi | 36,872 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 303,701 | 2,192 |
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 Xl1000v
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Honda Xl1000v is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.