MOT reliability
Honda Xl700v
38 vehicles · 363 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 38 Honda Xl700v vehicles and 363 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl700v has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,767 miles.
38
Vehicles
363
MOT tests
2,507
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl700v problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl700v MOT tests:
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Other32%
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Brakes22%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Body & structure15%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Steering8%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Xl700v pass rate by age
How the Honda Xl700v's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 29 | 97% |
| 4 | 28 | 93% |
| 5 | 28 | 93% |
| 6 | 25 | 96% |
| 7 | 36 | 83% |
| 8 | 28 | 86% |
| 9 | 22 | 86% |
| 10 | 28 | 79% |
| 11 | 25 | 84% |
| 12 | 20 | 85% |
| 13 | 20 | 90% |
| 14 | 23 | 83% |
| 15 | 26 | 81% |
| 16 | 14 | 86% |
| 17 | 8 | 88% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (38)
Most common Honda Xl700v MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl700v MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (11 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (9 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (7 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (6 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (4 times)
- Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (4 times)
Honda Xl700v pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 23,009 |
| 2011 | 3 | 30 | 93% | 20,077 |
| 2010 | 9 | 71 | 85% | 29,496 |
| 2009 | 10 | 105 | 88% | 36,328 |
| 2008 | 14 | 139 | 86% | 44,767 |
| 2007 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 29,983 |
Honda Xl700v reliability FAQ
Across 38 Honda Xl700v vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl700v MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Honda Xl700v in our data has covered around
35,767 miles.
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