MOT reliability
Honda Xl650v-2
31 vehicles · 173 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 31 Honda Xl650v-2 vehicles and 173 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl650v-2 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,545 miles.
31
Vehicles
173
MOT tests
1,596
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl650v-2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl650v-2 MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Brakes10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Body & structure6%
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Steering4%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Honda Xl650v-2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 10 | 100% |
| 5 | 9 | 89% |
| 6 | 10 | 80% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 8 | 62% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 7 | 71% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21), Other (10)
Most common Honda Xl650v-2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl650v-2 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- chaingaurd missing (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
Honda Xl650v-2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 18,212 |
| 2003 | 5 | 49 | 92% | 20,067 |
| 2002 | 4 | 46 | 74% | 27,461 |
Honda Xl650v-2 reliability FAQ
Across 31 Honda Xl650v-2 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl650v-2 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Honda Xl650v-2 in our data has covered around
27,545 miles.
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