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MOT reliability

Honda Xl700va-9

5 vehicles · 57 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Honda Xl700va-9 vehicles and 57 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl700va-9 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,970 miles.

5
Vehicles
57
MOT tests
4,363
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl700va-9 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl700va-9 MOT tests:

  • Other58%
  • Brakes29%
  • Steering14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Honda Xl700va-9 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
34100%
4683%
5580%
64100%
7683%
8667%
93100%
10475%
114100%
12650%
132100%
14367%
151100%
161100%
17250%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Honda Xl700va-9 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl700va-9 MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (5 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  3. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  4. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  6. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Front Chain guard missing (2 times)
  10. Rear Slight Movement in Shock Linkage (2 times)
  11. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  13. front brake binding slightly (2 times)
  14. heat shield on exhaust loose missing bolt (2 times)
  15. no free play on full lock needs adjusting (2 times)

Honda Xl700va-9 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2010 2 14 86% 20,754
2009 3 43 79% 51,114

Honda Xl700va-9 reliability FAQ

Across 5 Honda Xl700va-9 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl700va-9 MOT issues are: Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).

The typical Honda Xl700va-9 in our data has covered around 38,970 miles.

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