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MOT reliability

Honda Xl125 varadero

5 vehicles · 67 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Honda Xl125 varadero vehicles and 67 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl125 varadero has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,419 miles.

5
Vehicles
67
MOT tests
2,475
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl125 varadero problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl125 varadero MOT tests:

  • Other94%
  • Brakes9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Steering4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Body & structure4%

Honda Xl125 varadero pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
33100%
4683%
56100%
64100%
7667%
8967%
94100%
10580%
11771%
12367%
13560%
142100%
15540%
162100%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Honda Xl125 varadero MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl125 varadero MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (5 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  3. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  4. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) (2 times)
  6. Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  8. Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) (2 times)
  10. Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
  11. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  12. Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  13. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  14. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  15. Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)

Honda Xl125 varadero pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 1 12 83% 12,863
2008 1 10 70% 57,230
2007 2 31 81% 21,968
2002 1 14 71% 38,068

Honda Xl125 varadero reliability FAQ

Across 5 Honda Xl125 varadero vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl125 varadero MOT issues are: Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Honda Xl125 varadero in our data has covered around 30,419 miles.

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