MOT reliability
Honda Xl650
1,263 vehicles · 15,741 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,263 Honda Xl650 vehicles and 15,741 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl650 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,397 miles.
1,263
Vehicles
15,741
MOT tests
1,964
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl650 MOT tests:
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Other79%
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Brakes13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Body & structure5%
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Steering5%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Xl650 pass rate by age
How the Honda Xl650's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 11 | 91% |
| 3 | 557 | 89% |
| 4 | 829 | 89% |
| 5 | 1,075 | 87% |
| 6 | 1,127 | 86% |
| 7 | 1,090 | 85% |
| 8 | 1,062 | 84% |
| 9 | 1,038 | 83% |
| 10 | 976 | 82% |
| 11 | 912 | 83% |
| 12 | 843 | 85% |
| 13 | 779 | 87% |
| 14 | 739 | 84% |
| 15 | 676 | 86% |
| 16 | 663 | 84% |
| 17 | 572 | 87% |
| 18 | 550 | 85% |
| 19 | 502 | 87% |
| 20 | 439 | 87% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,263)
Most common Honda Xl650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl650 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (606 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (432 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (338 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (296 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (217 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (205 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (193 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (180 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (180 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (178 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (163 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (140 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (136 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (134 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (132 times)
Honda Xl650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 85,074 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 57,116 |
| 2010 | 2 | 21 | 100% | 20,637 |
| 2009 | 6 | 68 | 91% | 23,997 |
| 2008 | 8 | 83 | 84% | 27,554 |
| 2007 | 93 | 1,192 | 85% | 34,095 |
| 2006 | 93 | 1,098 | 85% | 32,223 |
| 2005 | 103 | 1,207 | 89% | 30,162 |
| 2004 | 87 | 993 | 85% | 29,268 |
| 2003 | 178 | 2,277 | 83% | 32,581 |
| 2002 | 245 | 3,295 | 86% | 35,185 |
| 2001 | 298 | 3,781 | 85% | 34,229 |
| 2000 | 125 | 1,525 | 87% | 34,453 |
| 1999 | 4 | 34 | 82% | 52,039 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 53,287 |
| 1997 | 3 | 8 | 62% | 28,261 |
| 1996 | 5 | 85 | 84% | 32,591 |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 57,261 |
| 1994 | 2 | 14 | 93% | 41,230 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 48,314 |
| 1990 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 34,160 |
| 1989 | 2 | 17 | 76% | 23,442 |
| 1988 | 2 | 9 | 67% | 45,363 |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 31,026 |
Honda Xl650 reliability FAQ
Across 1,263 Honda Xl650 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl650 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Honda Xl650 in our data has covered around
33,397 miles.
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