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MOT reliability

Honda Xl 650

12 vehicles · 145 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 12 Honda Xl 650 vehicles and 145 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 650 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,478 miles.

12
Vehicles
145
MOT tests
1,785
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl 650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 650 MOT tests:

  • Other59%
  • Brakes16%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Steering7%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Honda Xl 650 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
38100%
41283%
51080%
61275%
71191%
81080%
910100%
10786%
11771%
124100%
134100%
14875%
15862%
166100%
17475%
185100%
19580%
204100%

Fuel types: Petrol (11), Other (1)

Most common Honda Xl 650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 650 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  6. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  8. Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  9. Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  10. Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  11. Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  13. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  14. Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  15. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (2 times)

Honda Xl 650 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 3 39 87% 29,286
2006 3 36 78% 38,811
2005 3 40 88% 34,829
2004 1 8 88% 4,809
2003 1 16 88% 35,096

Honda Xl 650 reliability FAQ

Across 12 Honda Xl 650 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 650 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Honda Xl 650 in our data has covered around 31,478 miles.

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