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:
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Other59%
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Brakes16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Body & structure7%
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Steering7%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Xl 650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 100% |
| 4 | 12 | 83% |
| 5 | 10 | 80% |
| 6 | 12 | 75% |
| 7 | 11 | 91% |
| 8 | 10 | 80% |
| 9 | 10 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 8 | 75% |
| 15 | 8 | 62% |
| 16 | 6 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
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:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
Honda Xl 650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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