MOT reliability
Honda Xl175
12 vehicles · 40 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Honda Xl175 vehicles and 40 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl175 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 7,392 miles.
12
Vehicles
40
MOT tests
172
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl175 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl175 MOT tests:
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Other58%
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Steering21%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Brakes9%
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Body & structure9%
Honda Xl175 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Honda Xl175 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl175 MOT tests:
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
Honda Xl175 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12,662 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5,600 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 2,803 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 3,819 |
| 2012 | 2 | 7 | 71% | 3,766 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 12,734 |
| 1979 | 2 | 17 | 82% | 14,687 |
| 1975 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 7,026 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,358 |
Honda Xl175 reliability FAQ
Across 12 Honda Xl175 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl175 MOT issues are:
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2).
The typical Honda Xl175 in our data has covered around
7,392 miles.
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