MOT reliability
Honda Xl500rc
274 vehicles · 98 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 274 Honda Xl500rc vehicles and 98 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl500rc has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,407 miles.
274
Vehicles
98
MOT tests
205
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl500rc problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl500rc MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Body & structure16%
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Brakes15%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Honda Xl500rc pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (274)
Most common Honda Xl500rc MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl500rc MOT tests:
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (2 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- mono rear shockabsorber rusty (2 times)
- Side stand cracked (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
Honda Xl500rc pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 38,140 |
| 2004 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 28,305 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 12,891 |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 72,987 |
| 1986 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 14,674 |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 32,170 |
| 1984 | 5 | 36 | 89% | 20,739 |
| 1983 | 8 | 33 | 82% | 29,006 |
| 1982 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 9,765 |
Honda Xl500rc reliability FAQ
Across 274 Honda Xl500rc vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl500rc MOT issues are:
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a); Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda Xl500rc in our data has covered around
27,407 miles.
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