MOT reliability
Honda Xl250s
175 vehicles · 563 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 175 Honda Xl250s vehicles and 563 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl250s has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,259 miles.
175
Vehicles
563
MOT tests
240
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl250s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl250s MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Steering11%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
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Identification & plates0%
Honda Xl250s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 86% |
| 2 | 7 | 71% |
| 3 | 11 | 64% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (174), Diesel (1)
Most common Honda Xl250s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl250s MOT tests:
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (21 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (18 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (11 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (11 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (10 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (10 times)
- Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (9 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (9 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (9 times)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (9 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (8 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (8 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (7 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
Honda Xl250s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 10,316 |
| 2015 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 7,842 |
| 2014 | 5 | 17 | 76% | 9,772 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 9,296 |
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 6,369 |
| 2010 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 2,443 |
| 2007 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 15,901 |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 37,867 |
| 2003 | 3 | 13 | 69% | 23,875 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 85,224 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 8,755 |
| 1991 | 2 | 24 | 79% | 16,652 |
| 1990 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 28,387 |
| 1989 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 16,443 |
| 1983 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 7,457 |
| 1982 | 6 | 31 | 81% | 13,891 |
| 1981 | 14 | 95 | 86% | 20,680 |
| 1980 | 22 | 142 | 78% | 14,027 |
| 1979 | 16 | 85 | 78% | 14,976 |
| 1978 | 16 | 60 | 87% | 15,195 |
| 1975 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 31,715 |
| 1972 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 14,629 |
Honda Xl250s reliability FAQ
Across 175 Honda Xl250s vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl250s MOT issues are:
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Honda Xl250s in our data has covered around
16,259 miles.
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