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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:

  • Other70%
  • Lamps & electrical17%
  • Brakes12%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Steering5%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Honda Xl650v pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31385%
41878%
51493%
61794%
71283%
811100%
91587%
1012100%
111979%
12989%
131580%
141283%
15888%
161275%
171090%
18786%
19580%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (19)

Most common Honda Xl650v MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl650v MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
  2. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
  4. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  5. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  7. Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  9. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  10. Front brake slightly binding (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  12. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  13. Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (2 times)
  15. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)

Honda Xl650v pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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