MOT reliability
Honda Xl 650 v-
8 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Honda Xl 650 v- vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 650 v- has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,930 miles.
8
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
5,087
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl 650 v- problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 650 v- MOT tests:
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Other112%
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Steering6%
Honda Xl 650 v- pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Honda Xl 650 v- MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 650 v- MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Chain guard missing (1 times)
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) (1 times)
- Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
Honda Xl 650 v- pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 15,347 |
| 2002 | 3 | 13 | 92% | 24,379 |
| 2001 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 22,539 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 34,529 |
Honda Xl 650 v- reliability FAQ
Across 8 Honda Xl 650 v- vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 650 v- MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a); Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c); Chain guard missing.
The typical Honda Xl 650 v- in our data has covered around
22,930 miles.
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