MOT reliability
Honda Xl 1000 va-5
69 vehicles · 249 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate
Based on 69 Honda Xl 1000 va-5 vehicles and 249 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 1000 va-5 has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,672 miles.
69
Vehicles
249
MOT tests
1,506
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl 1000 va-5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 1000 va-5 MOT tests:
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Other72%
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Body & structure10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Brakes6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering5%
Honda Xl 1000 va-5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 22 | 91% |
| 4 | 16 | 100% |
| 5 | 13 | 100% |
| 6 | 13 | 92% |
| 7 | 13 | 100% |
| 8 | 11 | 91% |
| 9 | 11 | 100% |
| 10 | 9 | 100% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 10 | 80% |
| 13 | 10 | 80% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 9 | 78% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 6 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (60), Other (9)
Most common Honda Xl 1000 va-5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 1000 va-5 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Excessive oil sprayed over drive chain (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
Honda Xl 1000 va-5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 13,537 |
| 2006 | 7 | 53 | 98% | 27,753 |
| 2005 | 18 | 111 | 90% | 20,473 |
Honda Xl 1000 va-5 reliability FAQ
Across 69 Honda Xl 1000 va-5 vehicles in our MOT data,
94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 1000 va-5 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Honda Xl 1000 va-5 in our data has covered around
25,672 miles.
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