MOT reliability
Honda Xl250rc
449 vehicles · 54 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 449 Honda Xl250rc vehicles and 54 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl250rc has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,653 miles.
449
Vehicles
54
MOT tests
595
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl250rc problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl250rc MOT tests:
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Other112%
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Lamps & electrical18%
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Brakes12%
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Steering6%
Honda Xl250rc pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (449)
Most common Honda Xl250rc MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl250rc MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
- Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) (1 times)
- Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) (1 times)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (1 times)
- Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
Honda Xl250rc pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 28,402 |
| 1984 | 3 | 12 | 75% | 22,292 |
| 1983 | 5 | 23 | 91% | 28,867 |
| 1982 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 26,785 |
Honda Xl250rc reliability FAQ
Across 449 Honda Xl250rc vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl250rc MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a); Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c).
The typical Honda Xl250rc in our data has covered around
26,653 miles.
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