MOT reliability
Honda Xl650v
19 vehicles · 211 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 19 Honda Xl650v vehicles and 211 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl650v has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,571 miles.
19
Vehicles
211
MOT tests
1,795
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl650v problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl650v MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Brakes12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Steering5%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Xl650v pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13 | 85% |
| 4 | 18 | 78% |
| 5 | 14 | 93% |
| 6 | 17 | 94% |
| 7 | 12 | 83% |
| 8 | 11 | 100% |
| 9 | 15 | 87% |
| 10 | 12 | 100% |
| 11 | 19 | 79% |
| 12 | 9 | 89% |
| 13 | 15 | 80% |
| 14 | 12 | 83% |
| 15 | 8 | 88% |
| 16 | 12 | 75% |
| 17 | 10 | 90% |
| 18 | 7 | 86% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (19)
Most common Honda Xl650v MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl650v MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front brake slightly binding (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c) (2 times)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
Honda Xl650v pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 10 | 120 | 92% | 34,856 |
| 2006 | 2 | 32 | 75% | 18,761 |
| 2005 | 3 | 23 | 87% | 39,696 |
| 2004 | 1 | 17 | 71% | 20,003 |
| 2003 | 2 | 14 | 71% | 19,451 |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 54,786 |
Honda Xl650v reliability FAQ
Across 19 Honda Xl650v vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl650v MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).
The typical Honda Xl650v in our data has covered around
32,571 miles.
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