MOT reliability

Honda Xl1000v

Q: Is the Honda Xl1000v reliable?

Across 2,192 Honda Xl1000v vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Xl1000v?

The typical Honda Xl1000v in our data has covered around 36,872 miles.

2,192 vehicles · 24,507 completed MOT tests analysed

87%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2,192 Honda Xl1000v vehicles and 24,507 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl1000v has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,872 miles.

2,192

Vehicles

24,507

MOT tests

2,312

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl1000v problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl1000v MOT tests:

Other71%
Brakes15%
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Steering7%
Body & structure5%
Lamps & electrical4%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Honda Xl1000v pass rate by age

How the Honda Xl1000v's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	2	100%
2	19	95%
3	1,048	92%
4	1,218	90%
5	1,405	90%
6	1,619	88%
7	1,768	89%
8	1,698	89%
9	1,635	87%
10	1,541	86%
11	1,411	87%
12	1,383	86%
13	1,285	84%
14	1,228	83%
15	1,139	85%
16	1,044	85%
17	896	85%
18	837	85%
19	736	86%
20	621	84%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,192)

Most common Honda Xl1000v MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl1000v MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (763 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (734 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (605 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (451 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (445 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (324 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (306 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (301 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (252 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (251 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (243 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (215 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (209 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (209 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (207 times)

Honda Xl1000v pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2016	1	10	90%	24,227
2013	1	6	100%	31,924
2012	5	42	90%	22,180
2011	10	81	89%	25,303
2010	64	600	90%	27,069
2009	102	999	90%	26,265
2008	85	804	90%	30,029
2007	96	977	89%	28,636
2006	81	839	86%	34,154
2005	226	2,336	89%	31,866
2004	184	2,042	87%	32,583
2003	275	3,221	87%	38,061
2002	158	2,004	87%	38,279
2001	299	3,759	85%	43,277
2000	254	2,708	86%	43,566
1999	348	4,067	85%	40,445
1998	3	12	100%	70,904

Honda Xl1000v reliability FAQ

Across 2,192 Honda Xl1000v vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl1000v MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Honda Xl1000v in our data has covered around 36,872 miles.

Compare the Honda Xl1000v

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