MOT reliability

Honda Xlr 250

Q: Is the Honda Xlr 250 reliable?

Across 44 Honda Xlr 250 vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Xlr 250?

The typical Honda Xlr 250 in our data has covered around 22,182 miles.

44 vehicles · 397 completed MOT tests analysed

80%

MOT pass rate

Based on 44 Honda Xlr 250 vehicles and 397 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xlr 250 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,182 miles.

Vehicles

397

MOT tests

1,518

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xlr 250 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xlr 250 MOT tests:

Other88%
Brakes14%
Lamps & electrical7%
Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
Body & structure5%
Steering4%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Visibility0%

Honda Xlr 250 pass rate by age

How the Honda Xlr 250's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	13	69%
2	13	92%
3	10	80%
4	15	73%
5	14	79%
6	12	83%
7	20	70%
8	19	84%
9	21	71%
10	16	69%
11	17	65%
12	20	75%
13	17	82%
14	18	89%
15	14	79%
16	13	85%
17	13	85%
18	16	94%
19	10	80%
20	11	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (43), Other (1)

Most common Honda Xlr 250 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xlr 250 MOT tests:

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (17 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (12 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (11 times)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (10 times)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (9 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Chain guard missing (8 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (6 times)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (6 times)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (5 times)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (5 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)

Honda Xlr 250 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2006	4	72	86%	25,088
2005	9	79	84%	17,976
2004	4	32	69%	19,034
2003	1	17	65%	23,112
1999	4	39	77%	24,438
1998	5	50	78%	21,610
1996	2	10	70%	37,148
1994	1	16	75%	43,652
1993	1	4	75%	18,869
1992	1	6	100%	6,625
1990	1	5	60%	11,723
1989	1	14	79%	11,945
1987	3	40	82%	30,789
1986	1	8	88%	7,337
1984	1	3	67%	25,385

Honda Xlr 250 reliability FAQ

Across 44 Honda Xlr 250 vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xlr 250 MOT issues are: Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Honda Xlr 250 in our data has covered around 22,182 miles.

Compare the Honda Xlr 250

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