MOT reliability
Honda Xl500r
23 vehicles · 103 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 23 Honda Xl500r vehicles and 103 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl500r has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,632 miles.
23
Vehicles
103
MOT tests
390
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl500r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl500r MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Brakes16%
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Steering9%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure1%
Honda Xl500r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (23)
Most common Honda Xl500r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl500r MOT tests:
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (4 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- rear tail light lens cracked (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
Honda Xl500r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 25,164 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 15,676 |
| 2003 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 41,305 |
| 2001 | 2 | 12 | 92% | 32,374 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 | 75% | — |
| 1999 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 33,879 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 30,099 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 30,198 |
| 1987 | 1 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 1984 | 5 | 26 | 92% | 29,065 |
| 1983 | 3 | 12 | 92% | 30,170 |
| 1982 | 3 | 15 | 87% | 20,053 |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 30,340 |
Honda Xl500r reliability FAQ
Across 23 Honda Xl500r vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl500r MOT issues are:
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda Xl500r in our data has covered around
28,632 miles.
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