Pass rate over time
The CR's first-time pass rate has risen 9.4 points since 2017, 77.5% to 86.9%.
What fails on a CR
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
42 | 18.3 | 0.8× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
37 | 16.1 | 0.5× |
| suspension |
|
31 | 13.5 | 3.6× |
| steering and suspension |
|
26 | 11.3 | 0.7× |
| tyres |
|
22 | 9.6 | 2.6× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
19 | 8.3 | 0.7× |
| structure and attachments |
|
18 | 7.8 | 2.4× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
13 | 5.7 | 8.5× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
11 | 4.8 | 5.2× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
11 | 4.8 | 0.5× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CR beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F, HONDA XR250).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CR.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2002 (87.2% pass). Weakest: 2001 (69.6%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
HONDA CR FAQ
Is the HONDA CR reliable?
The HONDA CR is less reliable than average for its class: 82.1% of its 838 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3165 of 5426 models.
What does a CR fail its MOT on most?
brakes — 18% of all defects recorded against failed CR tests.
What is the best year of CR to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2002-registered examples do best (87.2%) and 2001 worst (69.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.