MOT reliability
Honda Xl 600 v
4 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Honda Xl 600 v vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 600 v has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,556 miles.
4
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
1,775
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl 600 v problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 600 v MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Brakes13%
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Steering10%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Honda Xl 600 v pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Honda Xl 600 v MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 600 v MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
- Bike Has Oil Leak (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) (1 times)
- slight exhaust leak at rear joint (1 times)
- slight play in rear shocker limk (1 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
Honda Xl 600 v pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 53,043 |
| 1997 | 2 | 15 | 100% | 38,280 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 52,623 |
Honda Xl 600 v reliability FAQ
Across 4 Honda Xl 600 v vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 600 v MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Honda Xl 600 v in our data has covered around
45,556 miles.
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