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MOT reliability

Honda Xlv650

7 vehicles · 57 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 7 Honda Xlv650 vehicles and 57 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xlv650 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,386 miles.

7
Vehicles
57
MOT tests
1,510
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xlv650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xlv650 MOT tests:

  • Other38%
  • Brakes38%
  • Lamps & electrical31%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
  • Steering12%

Honda Xlv650 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32100%
4475%
53100%
62100%
72100%
83100%
92100%
10367%
111100%
12367%
13250%
143100%
153100%
163100%
173100%
182100%
19475%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (7)

Most common Honda Xlv650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xlv650 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  2. Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) (2 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
  4. Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
  5. Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
  6. Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c)) (1 times)
  7. Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  8. Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  9. Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) (1 times)
  10. Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4) (1 times)
  11. Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3) (1 times)
  12. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  13. Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  15. Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)

Honda Xlv650 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 2 28 89% 17,496
2001 1 16 94% 29,819
2000 1 9 89% 49,417
1990 1 2 100% 88,257
1989 1 1 100% 57,785
1988 1 1 100% 29,436

Honda Xlv650 reliability FAQ

Across 7 Honda Xlv650 vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xlv650 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)).

The typical Honda Xlv650 in our data has covered around 41,386 miles.

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