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:
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Other77%
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Brakes13%
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Steering10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure1%
Honda Xr 650 l pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 9 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 7 | 71% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 7 | 71% |
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:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
- Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Non standard exhaust (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d) (2 times)
Honda Xr 650 l pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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