MOT reliability
Honda Xl600l
3 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Honda Xl600l vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl600l has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,653 miles.
3
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
196
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl600l problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl600l MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Brakes28%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Steering11%
Honda Xl600l pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 0% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Other (1)
Most common Honda Xl600l MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl600l MOT tests:
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (2 times)
- Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Front Brake component insecure Locking plate missing. (1.1.21 (c)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3) (1 times)
- Front 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 slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
Honda Xl600l pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 46,140 |
| 1987 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 67,204 |
Honda Xl600l reliability FAQ
Across 3 Honda Xl600l vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl600l MOT issues are:
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)); Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b); Headlamp masks/converters fitted.
The typical Honda Xl600l in our data has covered around
61,653 miles.
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