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MOT reliability

Honda Xl 500 s

3 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Honda Xl 500 s vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 500 s has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,174 miles.

3
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
192
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl 500 s problem areas

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

  • Other100%
  • Lamps & electrical17%
  • Steering11%
  • Brakes6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%

Honda Xl 500 s pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2), Other (1)

Most common Honda Xl 500 s MOT faults

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

  1. Bike presented for test fitted with spring loaded chain tensioner - secure, but not working. (2 times)
  2. Bike presented for test without indicators fitted - not required, as first used before 1st August 1986. (2 times)
  3. Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) (2 times)
  4. Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  5. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  6. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  7. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  8. Chain guard missing (1 times)
  9. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
  10. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
  11. Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
  12. Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  13. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  14. Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
  15. Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) (1 times)

Honda Xl 500 s pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1981 1 7 71% 30,901
1980 1 7 71% 20,930

Honda Xl 500 s reliability FAQ

Across 3 Honda Xl 500 s vehicles in our MOT data, 69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 500 s MOT issues are: Bike presented for test fitted with spring loaded chain tensioner - secure, but not working.; Bike presented for test without indicators fitted - not required, as first used before 1st August 1986.; Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1).

The typical Honda Xl 500 s in our data has covered around 33,174 miles.

Compare the Honda Xl 500 s

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