MOT reliability
Honda Xl185
176 vehicles · 1,039 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 176 Honda Xl185 vehicles and 1,039 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl185 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,040 miles.
176
Vehicles
1,039
MOT tests
447
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl185 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl185 MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Steering14%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance0%
Honda Xl185 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (176)
Most common Honda Xl185 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl185 MOT tests:
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (41 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (28 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (22 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (20 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (19 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (19 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (17 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (17 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (16 times)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (15 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (15 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (15 times)
- Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (13 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (12 times)
- Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (12 times)
Honda Xl185 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6,601 |
| 2014 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 32,862 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 2,420 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 67% | — |
| 2006 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 5,257 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 39,322 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 8,770 |
| 1990 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 9,339 |
| 1986 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 13,398 |
| 1985 | 1 | 10 | 100% | — |
| 1984 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 23,878 |
| 1982 | 27 | 164 | 85% | 22,176 |
| 1981 | 66 | 398 | 83% | 17,857 |
| 1980 | 40 | 239 | 80% | 16,979 |
| 1979 | 30 | 171 | 87% | 17,265 |
| 1978 | 2 | 13 | 85% | 15,886 |
Honda Xl185 reliability FAQ
Across 176 Honda Xl185 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl185 MOT issues are:
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1).
The typical Honda Xl185 in our data has covered around
18,040 miles.
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