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MOT reliability

Honda Xl600 transalp

4 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Honda Xl600 transalp vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl600 transalp has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,473 miles.

4
Vehicles
55
MOT tests
742
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl600 transalp problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl600 transalp MOT tests:

  • Other93%
  • Brakes11%
  • Steering5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Lamps & electrical1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Honda Xl600 transalp pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
71100%
81100%
101100%
11367%
122100%
132100%
14450%
152100%
16560%
17475%
181100%
19367%
20475%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Honda Xl600 transalp MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl600 transalp MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
  2. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (4 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  4. Nail in rear tyre (2 times)
  5. Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (2 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
  7. Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) (2 times)
  8. Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
  9. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  10. Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (2 times)
  11. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  12. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  13. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  14. Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (2 times)
  15. Central Rear Corrosion round spokes.And tyre valve. (2 times)

Honda Xl600 transalp pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1999 1 18 78% 31,033
1995 1 12 83% 28,884
1992 1 21 62% 39,147
1971 1 4 75% 22,829

Honda Xl600 transalp reliability FAQ

Across 4 Honda Xl600 transalp vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl600 transalp MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Honda Xl600 transalp in our data has covered around 30,473 miles.

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