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MOT reliability

Honda Xl 185

29 vehicles · 202 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 29 Honda Xl 185 vehicles and 202 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 185 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,417 miles.

29
Vehicles
202
MOT tests
772
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl 185 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 185 MOT tests:

  • Other76%
  • Steering15%
  • Lamps & electrical11%
  • Brakes7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Identification & plates3%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Honda Xl 185 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (29)

Most common Honda Xl 185 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 185 MOT tests:

  1. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (10 times)
  2. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (9 times)
  3. Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (8 times)
  4. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (8 times)
  5. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (5 times)
  6. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)
  7. Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (4 times)
  8. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
  9. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
  10. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
  11. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
  12. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (4 times)
  13. Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  14. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  15. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)

Honda Xl 185 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1985 1 8 75% 19,817
1984 1 1 100% 4,637
1983 1 3 100% 8,384
1982 4 25 88% 12,703
1981 6 57 81% 29,058
1980 8 64 80% 16,052
1979 8 44 75% 11,212

Honda Xl 185 reliability FAQ

Across 29 Honda Xl 185 vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 185 MOT issues are: Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Horn not working (1.7.3a); Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b).

The typical Honda Xl 185 in our data has covered around 16,417 miles.

Compare the Honda Xl 185

See how the Honda Xl 185 stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:

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