MOT reliability
Honda Xl 250
37 vehicles · 233 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 37 Honda Xl 250 vehicles and 233 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 250 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,013 miles.
37
Vehicles
233
MOT tests
403
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl 250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 250 MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Steering12%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Identification & plates1%
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Body & structure1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Xl 250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (37)
Most common Honda Xl 250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 250 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (7 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (6 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (5 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (4 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
- Daylight use only. (2 times)
- Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) (2 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
Honda Xl 250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 4,823 |
| 2007 | 1 | 18 | 89% | 28,263 |
| 2000 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 18,546 |
| 1999 | 2 | 14 | 93% | 24,623 |
| 1998 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 37,294 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 16,401 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 11,152 |
| 1988 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 27,771 |
| 1987 | 1 | 12 | 67% | — |
| 1985 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 31,304 |
| 1981 | 2 | 13 | 92% | 35,804 |
| 1980 | 2 | 8 | 62% | 20,239 |
| 1979 | 4 | 28 | 93% | 19,937 |
| 1978 | 4 | 26 | 85% | 12,249 |
| 1977 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 4,202 |
| 1976 | 3 | 11 | 91% | 10,432 |
| 1975 | 5 | 23 | 100% | 21,261 |
| 1974 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 14,108 |
| 1973 | 2 | 13 | 100% | 12,264 |
Honda Xl 250 reliability FAQ
Across 37 Honda Xl 250 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 250 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1).
The typical Honda Xl 250 in our data has covered around
19,013 miles.
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