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MOT reliability

Honda Xl650v-5

4 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Honda Xl650v-5 vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl650v-5 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,172 miles.

4
Vehicles
42
MOT tests
1,523
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl650v-5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl650v-5 MOT tests:

  • Other91%
  • Steering9%
  • Brakes9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%

Honda Xl650v-5 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3580%
4667%
51100%
63100%
7475%
8475%
9367%
10367%
112100%
122100%
13250%
152100%
16250%
171100%
181100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Honda Xl650v-5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl650v-5 MOT tests:

  1. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  2. Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
  3. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  4. Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  8. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  9. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  10. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
  11. Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (1 times)
  12. Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
  13. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  14. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  15. Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)

Honda Xl650v-5 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 18 89% 16,188
2005 3 24 71% 24,167

Honda Xl650v-5 reliability FAQ

Across 4 Honda Xl650v-5 vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl650v-5 MOT issues are: Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a); Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e).

The typical Honda Xl650v-5 in our data has covered around 22,172 miles.

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