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MOT reliability

Honda Xl 500

5 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Honda Xl 500 vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 500 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,711 miles.

5
Vehicles
42
MOT tests
160
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl 500 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 500 MOT tests:

  • Other87%
  • Steering10%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Brakes7%

Honda Xl 500 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
21100%
31100%
41100%
71100%
81100%
112100%
122100%
131100%
14250%
151100%
161100%
171100%
182100%
192100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Honda Xl 500 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 500 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
  2. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
  3. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  4. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  5. Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  6. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  7. Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  8. Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  9. Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  10. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  11. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
  12. Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  13. Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  14. All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
  15. Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f)) (1 times)

Honda Xl 500 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 1 7 100% 37,945
2000 1 6 83% 30,714
1998 1 8 100% 14,158
1986 1 18 78% 31,566
1980 1 3 100% 14,174

Honda Xl 500 reliability FAQ

Across 5 Honda Xl 500 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 500 MOT issues are: Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b); Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b); Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a).

The typical Honda Xl 500 in our data has covered around 25,711 miles.

Compare the Honda Xl 500

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