MOT reliability
Honda Xl500s
81 vehicles · 162 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 81 Honda Xl500s vehicles and 162 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl500s has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,146 miles.
81
Vehicles
162
MOT tests
188
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl500s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl500s MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Steering11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Brakes8%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Xl500s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 57% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 9 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 33% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (80), Other (1)
Most common Honda Xl500s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl500s MOT tests:
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (5 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (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)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- main beam indicator inop (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
Honda Xl500s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 23,100 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 15,071 |
| 2015 | 2 | 6 | 67% | 5,740 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 10,323 |
| 2013 | 3 | 17 | 76% | 11,658 |
| 2011 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 4,010 |
| 2008 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 26,244 |
| 2003 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 16,788 |
| 2001 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 47,567 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2,096 |
| 1988 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 57,441 |
| 1987 | 1 | 3 | 67% | — |
| 1981 | 8 | 55 | 89% | 20,986 |
| 1980 | 5 | 29 | 76% | 26,085 |
Honda Xl500s reliability FAQ
Across 81 Honda Xl500s vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl500s MOT issues are:
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b); No lights fitted at time of test; Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Honda Xl500s in our data has covered around
20,146 miles.
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