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MOT reliability

Honda Xl 250s

5 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Honda Xl 250s vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 250s has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,477 miles.

5
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
122
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl 250s problem areas

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

  • Other100%
  • Lamps & electrical11%
  • Brakes11%
  • Body & structure11%

Honda Xl 250s pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Honda Xl 250s MOT faults

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

  1. Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (1 times)
  2. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  3. Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  4. To be used during daylight hours only. Not to be used at times of seriously reduced visibility. (1 times)
  5. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
  6. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  7. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  8. Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  9. Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) (1 times)
  10. Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) (1 times)
  11. Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) (1 times)
  12. Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) (1 times)

Honda Xl 250s pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1981 1 1 100% 8,466
1980 1 4 50% 25,672
1979 3 9 78% 14,416

Honda Xl 250s reliability FAQ

Across 5 Honda Xl 250s vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 250s MOT issues are: Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e); Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b).

The typical Honda Xl 250s in our data has covered around 15,477 miles.

Compare the Honda Xl 250s

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