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2010 Honda Xl 125 V-8 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xl 125 V-8 models manufactured in 2010, based on 84 real MOT test results.

83.3%
Pass Rate
16.7%
Fail Rate
84
Total Tests
15,339
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2010 Honda Xl 125 V-8 MOT Analysis

The 2010 Honda Xl 125 V-8 has an MOT pass rate of 83.3% based on 84 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,339 miles on the odometer. With a 16.7% failure rate, the 2010 Xl 125 V-8 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2010 Honda Xl 125 V-8 is Motorcycle tyres, responsible for 2.4% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) is the second most common issue at 1.2%. Motorcycle structure and attachments follows at 1.2%.

⚠ Based on limited data (84 tests)

Top failures specific to 2010 models only. The overall Xl 125 V-8 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle tyres 2.4%
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 1.2%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 1.2%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Tyres2.4%2
2Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)1.2%1
3Motorcycle Structure And Attachments1.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 15,339 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle tyres1.55% per 10K miMotorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.78% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.78% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle tyres1.552.4%2
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.781.2%1
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.781.2%1

Mileage Statistics

15,339
Mean
12,495
Median
5,441
25th Percentile
17,715
75th Percentile
10.89% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2010 Honda Xl 125 V-8 has an MOT pass rate of 83.3% based on 84 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,339 miles on the odometer. With a 16.7% failure rate, the 2010 Xl 125 V-8 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2010 Honda Xl 125 V-8, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 15,339 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle tyres — 2.4% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 2.4% of MOT failures on 2010 Honda Xl 125 V-8 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) — 1.2% of failures

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues account for 1.2% of MOT failures on 2010 Honda Xl 125 V-8 models. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 1.2% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 1.2% of MOT failures on 2010 Honda Xl 125 V-8 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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