MOT reliability
Honda Xl250r
34 vehicles · 191 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 34 Honda Xl250r vehicles and 191 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl250r has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,536 miles.
34
Vehicles
191
MOT tests
260
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl250r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl250r MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Brakes15%
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Steering7%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Body & structure2%
Honda Xl250r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 7 | 71% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 9 | 89% |
| 10 | 9 | 78% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 8 | 75% |
| 13 | 6 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (34)
Most common Honda Xl250r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl250r MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (9 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (8 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (7 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (6 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
- Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
Honda Xl250r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 35,393 |
| 2003 | 1 | 15 | 93% | 18,937 |
| 2001 | 3 | 17 | 76% | 21,974 |
| 2000 | 2 | 20 | 80% | 40,823 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 14,986 |
| 1998 | 2 | 13 | 92% | 24,929 |
| 1997 | 3 | 15 | 73% | 20,322 |
| 1993 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 5,611 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 22,935 |
| 1986 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 18,235 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9,648 |
| 1984 | 5 | 23 | 78% | 18,692 |
| 1982 | 9 | 46 | 87% | 15,588 |
| 1979 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 21,178 |
Honda Xl250r reliability FAQ
Across 34 Honda Xl250r vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl250r MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).
The typical Honda Xl250r in our data has covered around
19,536 miles.
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