MOT reliability
Honda Xl 600
21 vehicles · 167 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Honda Xl 600 vehicles and 167 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 600 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 52,500 miles.
21
Vehicles
167
MOT tests
571
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl 600 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 600 MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Steering11%
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Brakes10%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Body & structure1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Xl 600 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 9 | 67% |
| 20 | 9 | 78% |
Fuel types: Petrol (19), Other (2)
Most common Honda Xl 600 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 600 MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (10 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (8 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (8 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (2 times)
Honda Xl 600 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 33,633 |
| 2006 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 60,762 |
| 2003 | 3 | 28 | 82% | 57,321 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 49,081 |
| 2000 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 50,511 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 32,151 |
| 1996 | 2 | 32 | 81% | 59,177 |
| 1990 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 46,277 |
| 1989 | 2 | 9 | 67% | 52,606 |
| 1987 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 79,999 |
| 1986 | 2 | 13 | 77% | 50,201 |
| 1985 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 87,356 |
| 1982 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 45,874 |
Honda Xl 600 reliability FAQ
Across 21 Honda Xl 600 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 600 MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda Xl 600 in our data has covered around
52,500 miles.
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