MOT reliability
Honda Xl650v5
3 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Honda Xl650v5 vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl650v5 has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,758 miles.
3
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
642
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl650v5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl650v5 MOT tests:
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Other38%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
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Brakes19%
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Body & structure9%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering3%
Honda Xl650v5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Honda Xl650v5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl650v5 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (1 times)
- Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Honda Xl650v5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 15 | 60% | 44,758 |
Honda Xl650v5 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Honda Xl650v5 vehicles in our MOT data,
60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl650v5 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Honda Xl650v5 in our data has covered around
44,758 miles.
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