MOT reliability
Honda Xl700
122 vehicles · 1,387 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 122 Honda Xl700 vehicles and 1,387 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl700 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,474 miles.
122
Vehicles
1,387
MOT tests
2,053
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl700 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl700 MOT tests:
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Other56%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Brakes12%
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Steering10%
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Body & structure10%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Xl700 pass rate by age
How the Honda Xl700's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 126 | 91% |
| 4 | 125 | 90% |
| 5 | 121 | 84% |
| 6 | 119 | 92% |
| 7 | 107 | 90% |
| 8 | 107 | 89% |
| 9 | 100 | 90% |
| 10 | 94 | 89% |
| 11 | 87 | 85% |
| 12 | 66 | 88% |
| 13 | 76 | 86% |
| 14 | 76 | 89% |
| 15 | 67 | 90% |
| 16 | 52 | 90% |
| 17 | 41 | 85% |
| 18 | 19 | 84% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (122)
Most common Honda Xl700 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl700 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (41 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (40 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (24 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (22 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (19 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (19 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (19 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (19 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (16 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (16 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (14 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (14 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (12 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (11 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (10 times)
Honda Xl700 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 35 | 86% | 35,275 |
| 2011 | 12 | 107 | 92% | 24,636 |
| 2010 | 25 | 242 | 92% | 24,897 |
| 2009 | 30 | 331 | 90% | 28,547 |
| 2008 | 51 | 655 | 87% | 28,149 |
| 2007 | 1 | 17 | 94% | 45,837 |
Honda Xl700 reliability FAQ
Across 122 Honda Xl700 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl700 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Honda Xl700 in our data has covered around
27,474 miles.
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