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MOT reliability

Honda Xl 1000 v-3

51 vehicles · 196 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 51 Honda Xl 1000 v-3 vehicles and 196 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 1000 v-3 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,991 miles.

51
Vehicles
196
MOT tests
4,239
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl 1000 v-3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 1000 v-3 MOT tests:

  • Other101%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
  • Brakes9%
  • Steering3%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Lamps & electrical1%

Honda Xl 1000 v-3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32492%
42391%
51989%
61275%
71060%
81060%
9786%
10888%
117100%
127100%
136100%
14786%
154100%
16367%
173100%
18580%
193100%
203100%

Fuel types: Petrol (49), Other (2)

Most common Honda Xl 1000 v-3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 1000 v-3 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
  3. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  5. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  6. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  8. Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  10. Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  11. Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (2 times)
  12. Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a) (2 times)
  13. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  14. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)

Honda Xl 1000 v-3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2004 1 3 100% 14,878
2003 24 167 86% 29,331

Honda Xl 1000 v-3 reliability FAQ

Across 51 Honda Xl 1000 v-3 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 1000 v-3 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Honda Xl 1000 v-3 in our data has covered around 31,991 miles.

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