MOT reliability
Honda Xr 650
21 vehicles · 209 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Honda Xr 650 vehicles and 209 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xr 650 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 8,521 miles.
21
Vehicles
209
MOT tests
397
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xr 650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xr 650 MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Brakes12%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Steering3%
Honda Xr 650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 100% |
| 6 | 8 | 88% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 7 | 100% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 8 | 88% |
| 12 | 11 | 91% |
| 13 | 13 | 85% |
| 14 | 10 | 80% |
| 15 | 11 | 91% |
| 16 | 13 | 85% |
| 17 | 14 | 86% |
| 18 | 14 | 79% |
| 19 | 9 | 89% |
| 20 | 9 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21)
Most common Honda Xr 650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xr 650 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (7 times)
- No indicators fitted at time of test. (7 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (3 times)
Honda Xr 650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 2,649 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 1,712 |
| 2004 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 7,827 |
| 2003 | 1 | 15 | 93% | — |
| 2002 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 6,310 |
| 2001 | 5 | 61 | 85% | 8,704 |
| 2000 | 8 | 55 | 91% | 8,734 |
| 1997 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 7,749 |
| 1993 | 2 | 33 | 82% | 15,882 |
Honda Xr 650 reliability FAQ
Across 21 Honda Xr 650 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xr 650 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); No indicators fitted at time of test..
The typical Honda Xr 650 in our data has covered around
8,521 miles.
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