MOT reliability
Honda Xl1000vy
3 vehicles · 43 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Honda Xl1000vy vehicles and 43 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl1000vy has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,718 miles.
3
Vehicles
43
MOT tests
2,055
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl1000vy problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl1000vy MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Steering13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Brakes10%
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Body & structure6%
Honda Xl1000vy pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Honda Xl1000vy MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl1000vy MOT tests:
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Handlebars are slightly bent (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (1 times)
- Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
Honda Xl1000vy pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 24 | 88% | 43,014 |
| 1999 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 42,126 |
Honda Xl1000vy reliability FAQ
Across 3 Honda Xl1000vy vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl1000vy MOT issues are:
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Honda Xl1000vy in our data has covered around
42,718 miles.
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