MOT reliability
Honda Xl 200
29 vehicles · 191 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 29 Honda Xl 200 vehicles and 191 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 200 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,147 miles.
29
Vehicles
191
MOT tests
355
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl 200 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 200 MOT tests:
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Other74%
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Lamps & electrical18%
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Brakes13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Body & structure5%
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Steering4%
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Visibility1%
Honda Xl 200 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 10 | 80% |
| 10 | 9 | 67% |
| 11 | 7 | 100% |
| 12 | 9 | 89% |
| 13 | 6 | 100% |
| 14 | 7 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 8 | 88% |
| 17 | 5 | 100% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 7 | 71% |
Fuel types: Petrol (28), Other (1)
Most common Honda Xl 200 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 200 MOT tests:
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (6 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (4 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
Honda Xl 200 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 53,303 |
| 2005 | 3 | 44 | 82% | 15,569 |
| 2004 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 19,556 |
| 2003 | 4 | 58 | 93% | 36,415 |
| 1986 | 2 | 29 | 90% | 26,747 |
| 1985 | 2 | 22 | 86% | 17,826 |
| 1984 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 43,303 |
| 1982 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 23,561 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
Honda Xl 200 reliability FAQ
Across 29 Honda Xl 200 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 200 MOT issues are:
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b); Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda Xl 200 in our data has covered around
27,147 miles.
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