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:
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Other38%
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Brakes38%
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Lamps & electrical31%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Steering12%
Honda Xlv650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Honda Xlv650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xlv650 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c)) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
Honda Xlv650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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