MOT reliability

Honda Xl 1000v varadero

297 vehicles · 814 completed MOT tests analysed

86%

MOT pass rate

Based on 297 Honda Xl 1000v varadero vehicles and 814 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 1000v varadero has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,945 miles.

297

Vehicles

814

MOT tests

2,484

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl 1000v varadero problem areas

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

Other77%
Brakes14%
Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
Steering6%
Body & structure5%
Lamps & electrical3%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Honda Xl 1000v varadero pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	13	85%
5	35	86%
6	73	88%
7	86	86%
8	81	84%
9	57	88%
10	41	78%
11	21	90%
12	19	89%
13	26	81%
14	22	95%
15	18	94%
16	23	87%
17	17	76%
18	16	88%
19	17	82%
20	11	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (268), Other (29)

Most common Honda Xl 1000v varadero MOT faults

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (20 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (13 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (10 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (9 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (8 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (5 times)

Honda Xl 1000v varadero pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2003	1	4	100%	33,734
2002	7	36	81%	25,409
2001	22	134	87%	34,495
2000	40	316	85%	29,580
1999	38	169	84%	32,252

Honda Xl 1000v varadero reliability FAQ

Across 297 Honda Xl 1000v varadero vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Honda Xl 1000v varadero in our data has covered around 31,945 miles.

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