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MOT reliability

Honda Xl100

55 vehicles · 191 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 55 Honda Xl100 vehicles and 191 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl100 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,192 miles.

55
Vehicles
191
MOT tests
287
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl100 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl100 MOT tests:

  • Other76%
  • Steering16%
  • Lamps & electrical11%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
  • Brakes7%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Visibility1%

Honda Xl100 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (55)

Most common Honda Xl100 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl100 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  2. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (5 times)
  3. Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (5 times)
  4. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (4 times)
  5. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
  6. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  7. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  8. Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  9. Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  11. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
  12. Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (2 times)
  13. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  14. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  15. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)

Honda Xl100 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2017 1 1 100% 120
2015 1 1 100% 818
1984 1 5 100% 1,245
1983 9 21 86% 12,685
1982 16 69 83% 15,783
1981 6 14 64% 20,054
1980 8 33 79% 13,064
1979 13 47 89% 11,149

Honda Xl100 reliability FAQ

Across 55 Honda Xl100 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl100 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b); Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b).

The typical Honda Xl100 in our data has covered around 13,192 miles.

Compare the Honda Xl100

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