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MOT reliability

Honda Xl650 v-6

9 vehicles · 117 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Honda Xl650 v-6 vehicles and 117 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl650 v-6 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,509 miles.

9
Vehicles
117
MOT tests
1,732
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl650 v-6 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl650 v-6 MOT tests:

  • Other64%
  • Brakes30%
  • Steering7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Body & structure2%

Honda Xl650 v-6 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3875%
45100%
57100%
6786%
76100%
8888%
9888%
107100%
116100%
12786%
13978%
14875%
15888%
16786%
177100%
18580%
193100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Honda Xl650 v-6 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl650 v-6 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
  3. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (4 times)
  5. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
  6. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
  8. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  9. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  10. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  11. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  12. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  13. headlamp dip switch faulty (2 times)
  14. Central Front Lower Front downpipe has some corrosion (1 times)
  15. Central Front Lower Front fork gaiters split (1 times)

Honda Xl650 v-6 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 8 97 89% 33,921
2006 1 20 90% 48,215

Honda Xl650 v-6 reliability FAQ

Across 9 Honda Xl650 v-6 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl650 v-6 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).

The typical Honda Xl650 v-6 in our data has covered around 35,509 miles.

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