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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda Xl 700. Check any Xl 700 by registration number below.

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94.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.4%

vs Honda Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Honda Xl 700 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Xl 700 has an average MOT pass rate of 94.7%, which is 6.4 percentage points above the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Xl 700 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Honda Xl 700, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda Xl 700 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 19 vehicles

94.7%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

23k mi

Other Honda Models

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94.9% pass rate

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96.2% pass rate

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94.1% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Honda Xl 700

Honda Xl 700 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda Xl 700 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Xl 700?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda Xl 700 is 94.7% compared to the Honda average of 88.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Xl 700?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Honda Xl 700 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.7%, the Honda Xl 700 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Honda Xl 700?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Honda Xl 700?
Typical mileage for the Honda Xl 700: 22,777 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Xl 700 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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