Honda Jazz vs Honda Xl600 vh: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Jazz
81%
MOT pass rate · 404,148 vehicles
Honda Xl600 vh
90%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Jazz (81%) and Honda Xl600 vh (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Jazz | Honda Xl600 vh |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 77,994 mi | 38,390 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 404,148 | 8 |
Most common faults
Honda Jazz
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Honda Xl600 vh
- both tyres over 10years old/ no cracks/ need regular check
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly corroded
- Rear Exhaust silencer slight corrosion inside
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Jazz (81%) and Honda Xl600 vh (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.