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MOT reliability

Honda Xl 600 r

6 vehicles · 62 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Honda Xl 600 r vehicles and 62 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 600 r has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,257 miles.

6
Vehicles
62
MOT tests
825
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl 600 r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 600 r MOT tests:

  • Other80%
  • Steering17%
  • Brakes16%
  • Lamps & electrical13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Identification & plates1%

Honda Xl 600 r pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
4367%
5367%
6367%
71100%
8475%
92100%
101100%
112100%
12367%
133100%
14250%
15367%
17475%
18367%
192100%
20475%

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Honda Xl 600 r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 600 r MOT tests:

  1. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (7 times)
  2. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (5 times)
  3. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
  4. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (5 times)
  5. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
  6. Chain guard missing (4 times)
  7. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
  8. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  9. Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  10. Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  11. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
  12. Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
  13. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
  14. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  15. n/s front indicator poorly mounted †front tyre wearing unevenly (2 times)

Honda Xl 600 r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2003 2 34 79% 41,416
1998 1 2 50% 37,197
1995 1 9 67% 50,763
1986 1 15 73% 17,274
1984 1 2 100% 11,476

Honda Xl 600 r reliability FAQ

Across 6 Honda Xl 600 r vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 600 r MOT issues are: Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).

The typical Honda Xl 600 r in our data has covered around 33,257 miles.

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