MOT reliability
Honda Xl 700
28 vehicles · 321 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 28 Honda Xl 700 vehicles and 321 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 700 has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,507 miles.
28
Vehicles
321
MOT tests
1,882
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl 700 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 700 MOT tests:
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Other69%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Steering11%
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Body & structure10%
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Brakes10%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Honda Xl 700 pass rate by age
How the Honda Xl 700's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 25 | 100% |
| 4 | 26 | 88% |
| 5 | 29 | 93% |
| 6 | 29 | 90% |
| 7 | 25 | 92% |
| 8 | 23 | 96% |
| 9 | 19 | 95% |
| 10 | 20 | 100% |
| 11 | 18 | 89% |
| 12 | 20 | 85% |
| 13 | 21 | 100% |
| 14 | 17 | 94% |
| 15 | 18 | 83% |
| 16 | 15 | 93% |
| 17 | 13 | 92% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (28)
Most common Honda Xl 700 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 700 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- light perishing on rear tyre (2 times)
- Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Collector box to silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Honda Xl 700 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 16,549 |
| 2011 | 2 | 22 | 95% | 22,712 |
| 2010 | 5 | 41 | 90% | 31,202 |
| 2009 | 6 | 64 | 92% | 27,969 |
| 2008 | 14 | 182 | 93% | 27,457 |
Honda Xl 700 reliability FAQ
Across 28 Honda Xl 700 vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 700 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Honda Xl 700 in our data has covered around
27,507 miles.
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