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MOT reliability

Honda Xl 250 s

4 vehicles · 35 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Honda Xl 250 s vehicles and 35 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 250 s has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,372 miles.

4
Vehicles
35
MOT tests
394
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl 250 s problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 250 s MOT tests:

  • Other65%
  • Lamps & electrical35%
  • Steering12%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%

Honda Xl 250 s pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Honda Xl 250 s MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 250 s MOT tests:

  1. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (5 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  3. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
  4. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  5. Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  6. Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  7. NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST DAY USE ONLY. (1 times)
  8. Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  9. Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) (1 times)
  10. Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b) (1 times)
  11. Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
  14. Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in swing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Honda Xl 250 s pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1982 1 3 67% 17,208
1981 1 3 100% 14,387
1980 1 14 79% 34,739
1979 1 15 100% 19,156

Honda Xl 250 s reliability FAQ

Across 4 Honda Xl 250 s vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 250 s MOT issues are: Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).

The typical Honda Xl 250 s in our data has covered around 21,372 miles.

Compare the Honda Xl 250 s

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