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MOT reliability

Honda Xl200

34 vehicles · 296 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 34 Honda Xl200 vehicles and 296 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl200 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,274 miles.

34
Vehicles
296
MOT tests
698
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl200 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl200 MOT tests:

  • Other82%
  • Lamps & electrical11%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Brakes9%
  • Steering6%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Identification & plates2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Honda Xl200 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
110%
21100%
311100%
41889%
51681%
61493%
72268%
81587%
91580%
10989%
111392%
12989%
131090%
14989%
151090%
169100%
177100%
187100%
1910100%
208100%

Fuel types: Petrol (34)

Most common Honda Xl200 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl200 MOT tests:

  1. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (5 times)
  2. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (4 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  4. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
  5. Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  6. Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  7. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  8. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  9. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  10. Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
  11. no mirrors at time of test (2 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  13. Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
  14. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  15. Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)

Honda Xl200 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2008 1 17 82% 28,759
2007 1 2 100% 1,596
2005 1 1 0% 26,326
2004 1 7 86% 16,394
2003 17 173 90% 16,064
2002 1 8 100% 10,292
2001 3 17 88% 26,208
1999 1 4 50% 28,655
1996 1 1 100% 27,067
1986 1 20 100% 38,742
1985 3 15 87% 13,711
1984 2 22 86% 30,526
1983 1 9 78% 23,596

Honda Xl200 reliability FAQ

Across 34 Honda Xl200 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl200 MOT issues are: Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b); Headlamp aim too high (1.6); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Honda Xl200 in our data has covered around 19,274 miles.

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