MOT reliability

Honda Xl600lm

Q: Is the Honda Xl600lm reliable?

Across 8 Honda Xl600lm vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Xl600lm?

The typical Honda Xl600lm in our data has covered around 59,292 miles.

8 vehicles · 60 completed MOT tests analysed

80%

MOT pass rate

Based on 8 Honda Xl600lm vehicles and 60 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl600lm has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,292 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

1,445

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl600lm problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl600lm MOT tests:

Other65%
Seatbelts & equipment14%
Brakes12%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Steering5%
Body & structure5%
Lamps & electrical4%

Honda Xl600lm pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	3	67%
2	2	100%
4	1	100%
6	1	100%
7	2	100%
8	2	100%
9	6	50%
10	5	80%
11	2	100%
12	1	100%
13	1	100%
14	2	100%
15	2	100%
16	2	50%
17	2	50%
18	1	100%
19	2	100%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (7), Other (1)

Most common Honda Xl600lm MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl600lm MOT tests:

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (3 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (2 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (2 times)
battery has leaked onto swingarm causing corrosion (2 times)
throttle cable has chaffed against frame (2 times)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)

Honda Xl600lm pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2019	1	3	100%	62,575
2016	1	4	75%	70,217
2003	1	6	100%	40,088
1999	1	6	83%	65,106
1998	1	20	65%	65,849
1997	1	10	90%	83,673
1986	1	9	78%	27,540

Honda Xl600lm reliability FAQ

Across 8 Honda Xl600lm vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl600lm MOT issues are: Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c).

The typical Honda Xl600lm in our data has covered around 59,292 miles.

Compare the Honda Xl600lm

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