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MOT reliability

Honda Xl185sa

26 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 26 Honda Xl185sa vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl185sa has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,063 miles.

26
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
3,136
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl185sa problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl185sa MOT tests:

  • Other98%
  • Steering15%
  • Brakes10%
  • Lamps & electrical10%

Honda Xl185sa pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (26)

Most common Honda Xl185sa MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl185sa MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (3 times)
  2. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
  3. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  5. Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (2 times)
  6. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  7. Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  8. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
  9. clucth lever pivot slightly worn (2 times)
  10. fromt tyre perrished and cracked (2 times)
  11. front suspension notchy (2 times)
  12. Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  13. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
  14. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
  15. Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)

Honda Xl185sa pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1986 1 1 100% —
1985 1 9 56% 22,833
1984 1 9 78% 15,933
1981 1 3 67% 7,014
1980 2 5 80% 27,269

Honda Xl185sa reliability FAQ

Across 26 Honda Xl185sa vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl185sa MOT issues are: Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c); Headlamp aim too high (1.6); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).

The typical Honda Xl185sa in our data has covered around 20,063 miles.

Compare the Honda Xl185sa

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