MOT reliability
Honda Xl185s
95 vehicles · 443 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 95 Honda Xl185s vehicles and 443 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl185s has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,670 miles.
95
Vehicles
443
MOT tests
353
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl185s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl185s MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Steering13%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Brakes6%
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Body & structure3%
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Identification & plates1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Xl185s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (95)
Most common Honda Xl185s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl185s MOT tests:
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (14 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (8 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (7 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (7 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (7 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (6 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d)) (5 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (5 times)
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (4 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (4 times)
- Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (3 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
Honda Xl185s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 18,219 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,552 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 1,616 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 9,796 |
| 1992 | 1 | 21 | 76% | 12,040 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5 |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 18,919 |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 34,211 |
| 1983 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 20,134 |
| 1982 | 4 | 29 | 90% | 23,835 |
| 1981 | 38 | 173 | 81% | 15,517 |
| 1980 | 26 | 126 | 83% | 16,519 |
| 1979 | 16 | 69 | 91% | 14,163 |
| 1978 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 10,137 |
Honda Xl185s reliability FAQ
Across 95 Honda Xl185s vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl185s MOT issues are:
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b); Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Honda Xl185s in our data has covered around
15,670 miles.
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