Honda Cr-v vs Honda Xr250 tornado: 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 Xr250 tornado
85%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Xr250 tornado (85%) 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 Xr250 tornado |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 112,488 mi | 12,501 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 303,701 | 4 |
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 Xr250 tornado
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- front sprocket cover loose
- Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Cr-v (78%) and Honda Xr250 tornado (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda Cr-v report Full Honda Xr250 tornado 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.