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MOT reliability

Honda Xl 185s

5 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Honda Xl 185s vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 185s has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,892 miles.

5
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
192
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl 185s problem areas

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

  • Other75%
  • Steering35%
  • Lamps & electrical15%
  • Brakes5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%

Honda Xl 185s pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Honda Xl 185s MOT faults

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

  1. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
  2. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
  3. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  4. Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  5. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. Offside (4.2.2) (2 times)
  6. Tested as single seat bike ,no rear pegs fitted at time of test (2 times)
  7. Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
  8. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  9. Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  10. Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  11. Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  12. Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
  13. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
  14. tested as single seat bike,no rear foot pegs fitted at time of test (1 times)
  15. Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) (1 times)

Honda Xl 185s pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1981 3 28 89% 18,688
1979 2 6 67% 14,199

Honda Xl 185s reliability FAQ

Across 5 Honda Xl 185s vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 185s MOT issues are: Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).

The typical Honda Xl 185s in our data has covered around 16,892 miles.

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