MOT reliability
Honda Xl350r
23 vehicles · 153 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 23 Honda Xl350r vehicles and 153 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl350r has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,707 miles.
23
Vehicles
153
MOT tests
1,577
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl350r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl350r MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Brakes13%
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Steering8%
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Body & structure7%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Honda Xl350r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 7 | 71% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 7 | 71% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (23)
Most common Honda Xl350r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl350r MOT tests:
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (6 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
Honda Xl350r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 14,314 |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 17,807 |
| 2007 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 36,161 |
| 2003 | 2 | 10 | 50% | 38,182 |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 53,204 |
| 2001 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 10,693 |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 43,126 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 1987 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 26,661 |
| 1986 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 27,587 |
| 1985 | 7 | 40 | 88% | 34,549 |
| 1984 | 4 | 13 | 77% | 13,591 |
| 1983 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 29,424 |
Honda Xl350r reliability FAQ
Across 23 Honda Xl350r vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl350r MOT issues are:
Headlamp masks/converters fitted; Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)).
The typical Honda Xl350r in our data has covered around
28,707 miles.
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