MOT reliability
Honda Xlr
120 vehicles · 725 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 120 Honda Xlr vehicles and 725 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xlr has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,960 miles.
120
Vehicles
725
MOT tests
852
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xlr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xlr MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Brakes12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Body & structure7%
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Steering5%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Xlr pass rate by age
How the Honda Xlr's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 8 | 75% |
| 3 | 11 | 82% |
| 4 | 15 | 80% |
| 5 | 14 | 86% |
| 6 | 22 | 82% |
| 7 | 22 | 77% |
| 8 | 33 | 73% |
| 9 | 32 | 75% |
| 10 | 25 | 84% |
| 11 | 24 | 88% |
| 12 | 32 | 75% |
| 13 | 32 | 81% |
| 14 | 28 | 89% |
| 15 | 32 | 69% |
| 16 | 31 | 81% |
| 17 | 23 | 78% |
| 18 | 28 | 82% |
| 19 | 34 | 71% |
| 20 | 21 | 81% |
Fuel types: Petrol (120)
Most common Honda Xlr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xlr MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (21 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (16 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (15 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (12 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (10 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (9 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (9 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (8 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (7 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
Honda Xlr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 6 | 100% | 5,469 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 12,657 |
| 2018 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 4,288 |
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 5,053 |
| 2008 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 40,158 |
| 2007 | 2 | 23 | 70% | 37,677 |
| 2005 | 3 | 9 | 78% | 13,293 |
| 2004 | 4 | 22 | 68% | 13,835 |
| 2003 | 7 | 65 | 78% | 22,899 |
| 2002 | 4 | 51 | 76% | 23,515 |
| 2001 | 10 | 49 | 84% | 17,042 |
| 2000 | 5 | 18 | 78% | 14,909 |
| 1999 | 12 | 88 | 78% | 23,254 |
| 1998 | 20 | 122 | 78% | 18,923 |
| 1997 | 5 | 38 | 89% | 19,565 |
| 1996 | 1 | 14 | 100% | 17,547 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2 |
| 1993 | 8 | 44 | 86% | 22,195 |
| 1992 | 3 | 27 | 74% | 21,609 |
| 1991 | 6 | 41 | 90% | 17,668 |
| 1990 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 13,317 |
| 1989 | 3 | 20 | 85% | 14,485 |
| 1987 | 7 | 17 | 100% | 26,220 |
| 1986 | 3 | 8 | 88% | 19,583 |
| 1985 | 4 | 16 | 88% | 10,046 |
| 1984 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 31,212 |
Honda Xlr reliability FAQ
Across 120 Honda Xlr vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xlr MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda Xlr in our data has covered around
18,960 miles.
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