MOT reliability
Honda Xr650r
96 vehicles · 872 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 96 Honda Xr650r vehicles and 872 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xr650r has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 12,214 miles.
96
Vehicles
872
MOT tests
778
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xr650r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xr650r MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Brakes11%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Steering5%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Xr650r pass rate by age
How the Honda Xr650r's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 75% |
| 4 | 34 | 94% |
| 5 | 52 | 88% |
| 6 | 64 | 84% |
| 7 | 62 | 81% |
| 8 | 60 | 82% |
| 9 | 55 | 80% |
| 10 | 50 | 80% |
| 11 | 45 | 84% |
| 12 | 45 | 89% |
| 13 | 51 | 76% |
| 14 | 41 | 80% |
| 15 | 38 | 87% |
| 16 | 34 | 88% |
| 17 | 35 | 83% |
| 18 | 29 | 93% |
| 19 | 23 | 87% |
| 20 | 22 | 95% |
Fuel types: Petrol (95), Other (1)
Most common Honda Xr650r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xr650r MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (30 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (23 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (19 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (18 times)
- Chain guard missing (17 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (13 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (12 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (10 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (9 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (8 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (8 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (7 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (7 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (7 times)
Honda Xr650r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 6 | 83% | — |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2005 | 2 | 27 | 78% | 4,792 |
| 2004 | 3 | 26 | 81% | 3,876 |
| 2003 | 13 | 83 | 90% | 6,919 |
| 2002 | 28 | 287 | 90% | 17,829 |
| 2001 | 18 | 145 | 81% | 10,522 |
| 2000 | 28 | 288 | 81% | 12,171 |
Honda Xr650r reliability FAQ
Across 96 Honda Xr650r vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xr650r MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Xr650r in our data has covered around
12,214 miles.
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