MOT reliability
Honda Xlv
18 vehicles · 148 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Honda Xlv vehicles and 148 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xlv has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,204 miles.
18
Vehicles
148
MOT tests
1,294
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xlv problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xlv MOT tests:
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Other81%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Steering11%
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Brakes6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
Honda Xlv pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 9 | 78% |
| 4 | 7 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 71% |
| 6 | 8 | 88% |
| 7 | 9 | 78% |
| 8 | 11 | 73% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 8 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 100% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 9 | 89% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Honda Xlv MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xlv MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (6 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- bolt loose on n/s crash bar (2 times)
- rear brake binding slightly (2 times)
- Rear Shock absorber not functioning correctly, Very low amount of resistance from shock absorber, (2 times)
- Front brakes sticking on slightly. (2 times)
Honda Xlv pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 70,332 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 51,299 |
| 2009 | 2 | 33 | 88% | 28,430 |
| 2007 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 26,270 |
| 2005 | 3 | 31 | 77% | 28,064 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 32,951 |
| 2001 | 1 | 17 | 100% | 32,572 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 24,843 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 42,592 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 14,308 |
| 1994 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 81,216 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 13,865 |
| 1986 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 77,487 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 54,302 |
Honda Xlv reliability FAQ
Across 18 Honda Xlv vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xlv MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Honda Xlv in our data has covered around
39,204 miles.
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