MOT reliability
Honda Xt
6 vehicles · 35 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Honda Xt vehicles and 35 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xt has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,513 miles.
6
Vehicles
35
MOT tests
175
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xt problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xt MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Steering15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Brakes3%
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Body & structure3%
Honda Xt pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Honda Xt MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xt MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Throttle stiff (3 times)
- Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear rear wheel bearings have slight freeplay (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) (1 times)
Honda Xt pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2000 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 21,639 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 46,417 |
| 1981 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 15,953 |
| 1979 | 2 | 17 | 76% | 16,778 |
Honda Xt reliability FAQ
Across 6 Honda Xt vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xt MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda Xt in our data has covered around
23,513 miles.
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