MOT reliability
Honda Xr 650r
12 vehicles · 135 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Honda Xr 650r vehicles and 135 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xr 650r has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,301 miles.
12
Vehicles
135
MOT tests
771
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xr 650r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xr 650r MOT tests:
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Other66%
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Steering13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Brakes7%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Visibility4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure1%
Honda Xr 650r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 9 | 89% |
| 6 | 11 | 82% |
| 7 | 10 | 70% |
| 8 | 10 | 80% |
| 9 | 7 | 100% |
| 10 | 8 | 88% |
| 11 | 8 | 88% |
| 12 | 12 | 67% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 8 | 75% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 6 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Honda Xr 650r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xr 650r MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (12 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (9 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (6 times)
- Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- no indicators fitted at time of test (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
Honda Xr 650r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 7,292 |
| 2004 | 1 | 17 | 88% | — |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 8,123 |
| 2002 | 3 | 59 | 83% | 31,261 |
| 2001 | 4 | 32 | 91% | 13,679 |
| 2000 | 2 | 9 | 78% | 39,096 |
Honda Xr 650r reliability FAQ
Across 12 Honda Xr 650r vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xr 650r MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Honda Xr 650r in our data has covered around
20,301 miles.
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