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MOT reliability

Honda Xr 650 l

15 vehicles · 114 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 15 Honda Xr 650 l vehicles and 114 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xr 650 l has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,911 miles.

15
Vehicles
114
MOT tests
1,919
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xr 650 l problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xr 650 l MOT tests:

  • Other77%
  • Brakes13%
  • Steering10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Body & structure1%

Honda Xr 650 l pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1250%
23100%
34100%
4475%
5967%
6475%
7667%
8580%
9875%
104100%
11786%
12367%
13771%
14667%
152100%
165100%
17475%
182100%
19475%
20771%

Fuel types: Petrol (14), Other (1)

Most common Honda Xr 650 l MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xr 650 l MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
  3. Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (4 times)
  4. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
  5. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  7. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
  8. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  9. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  10. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  11. Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8) (2 times)
  12. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
  13. Non standard exhaust (2 times)
  14. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  15. Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d) (2 times)

Honda Xr 650 l pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 1 15 73% 26,978
2008 1 14 86%
2005 1 21 71% 20,000
2004 1 3 67% 1,399
2003 1 10 100% 20,778
2002 1 4 75% 28,212
2001 1 12 58%
2000 1 3 100% 10,473
1994 1 12 83% 21,718
1993 1 15 73% 71,828

Honda Xr 650 l reliability FAQ

Across 15 Honda Xr 650 l vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xr 650 l MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a).

The typical Honda Xr 650 l in our data has covered around 24,911 miles.

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