MOT reliability
Honda Xlr250
91 vehicles · 738 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 91 Honda Xlr250 vehicles and 738 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xlr250 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,072 miles.
91
Vehicles
738
MOT tests
787
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xlr250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xlr250 MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Brakes10%
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Steering8%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance0%
Honda Xlr250 pass rate by age
How the Honda Xlr250's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 75% |
| 2 | 11 | 91% |
| 3 | 19 | 89% |
| 4 | 19 | 84% |
| 5 | 21 | 90% |
| 6 | 24 | 88% |
| 7 | 27 | 74% |
| 8 | 31 | 74% |
| 9 | 39 | 82% |
| 10 | 32 | 84% |
| 11 | 31 | 94% |
| 12 | 31 | 84% |
| 13 | 39 | 90% |
| 14 | 43 | 79% |
| 15 | 38 | 87% |
| 16 | 42 | 76% |
| 17 | 29 | 90% |
| 18 | 29 | 86% |
| 19 | 23 | 87% |
| 20 | 27 | 78% |
Fuel types: Petrol (91)
Most common Honda Xlr250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xlr250 MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (17 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (14 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (13 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (11 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (11 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (11 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (9 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (8 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (8 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (6 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (6 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
Honda Xlr250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 5,891 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 8,741 |
| 2007 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 7,762 |
| 2006 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 20,102 |
| 2005 | 5 | 45 | 84% | 28,055 |
| 2004 | 6 | 52 | 83% | 18,270 |
| 2003 | 8 | 82 | 85% | 19,108 |
| 2002 | 6 | 61 | 87% | 23,412 |
| 2001 | 2 | 15 | 80% | 33,641 |
| 2000 | 6 | 55 | 85% | 22,642 |
| 1999 | 10 | 72 | 81% | 22,248 |
| 1998 | 12 | 96 | 89% | 28,338 |
| 1997 | 7 | 49 | 73% | 59,831 |
| 1996 | 1 | 14 | 100% | 7,999 |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 43,083 |
| 1994 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 35,936 |
| 1993 | 2 | 22 | 91% | 15,714 |
| 1992 | 3 | 28 | 86% | 21,889 |
| 1991 | 6 | 32 | 78% | 17,336 |
| 1990 | 4 | 17 | 76% | 14,029 |
| 1989 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 7,463 |
| 1988 | 2 | 12 | 92% | 11,560 |
| 1987 | 2 | 32 | 81% | 72,290 |
| 1985 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 31,421 |
Honda Xlr250 reliability FAQ
Across 91 Honda Xlr250 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xlr250 MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Honda Xlr250 in our data has covered around
26,072 miles.
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