MOT reliability
Honda Xl700 va
4 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Honda Xl700 va vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl700 va has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,172 miles.
4
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
1,877
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl700 va problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl700 va MOT tests:
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Other38%
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Brakes22%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Body & structure14%
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Steering7%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Honda Xl700 va pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Honda Xl700 va MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl700 va MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Front Steering headbearing has slight free play Slight play in headstock (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
Honda Xl700 va pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 36,645 |
| 2010 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 14,003 |
| 2008 | 2 | 24 | 67% | 21,021 |
Honda Xl700 va reliability FAQ
Across 4 Honda Xl700 va vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl700 va MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda Xl700 va in our data has covered around
23,172 miles.
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