MOT reliability

Honda Xl 1000 va-a

Q: Is the Honda Xl 1000 va-a reliable?

Across 33 Honda Xl 1000 va-a vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

33 vehicles · 240 completed MOT tests analysed

90%

MOT pass rate

Based on 33 Honda Xl 1000 va-a vehicles and 240 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 1000 va-a has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,769 miles.

Vehicles

240

MOT tests

2,395

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl 1000 va-a problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 1000 va-a MOT tests:

Other58%
Brakes21%
Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
Body & structure8%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Lamps & electrical4%
Steering2%

Honda Xl 1000 va-a pass rate by age

How the Honda Xl 1000 va-a's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	25	88%
4	24	92%
5	26	88%
6	25	88%
7	21	100%
8	20	85%
9	14	93%
10	13	92%
11	14	86%
12	14	86%
13	13	85%
14	6	100%
15	7	100%
16	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (33)

Most common Honda Xl 1000 va-a MOT faults

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (8 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)

Honda Xl 1000 va-a pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2013	1	7	57%	23,511
2012	2	19	84%	18,789
2010	24	197	92%	25,302

Honda Xl 1000 va-a reliability FAQ

Across 33 Honda Xl 1000 va-a vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 1000 va-a MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)).

The typical Honda Xl 1000 va-a in our data has covered around 25,769 miles.

Compare the Honda Xl 1000 va-a

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