MOT reliability
Honda Xl400r
8 vehicles · 78 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Honda Xl400r vehicles and 78 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl400r has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,309 miles.
8
Vehicles
78
MOT tests
813
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl400r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl400r MOT tests:
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Other115%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Steering3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Honda Xl400r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 60% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 11 | 64% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Honda Xl400r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl400r MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- front fork gaitors split (2 times)
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d) (1 times)
- Inner Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
Honda Xl400r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 12,986 |
| 2005 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 36,915 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 22,411 |
| 2000 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 3,509 |
| 1999 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 37,399 |
| 1997 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 21,112 |
| 1996 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 42,687 |
| 1982 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 41,459 |
Honda Xl400r reliability FAQ
Across 8 Honda Xl400r vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl400r MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda Xl400r in our data has covered around
27,309 miles.
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