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2007 Honda Xl600 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xl600 models manufactured in 2007, based on 31 real MOT test results.

83.9%
Pass Rate
16.1%
Fail Rate
31
Total Tests
37,908
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2007 Honda Xl600 MOT Analysis

The 2007 Honda Xl600 has an MOT pass rate of 83.9% based on 31 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 37,908 miles on the odometer. With a 16.1% failure rate, the 2007 Xl600 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2007 Honda Xl600 is Motorcycle suspension, responsible for 3.2% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Motorcycle wheels is the second most common issue at 3.2%.

⚠ Based on limited data (31 tests)

Top failures specific to 2007 models only. The overall Xl600 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle suspension 3.2%
Motorcycle wheels 3.2%

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 Suspension3.2%1
2Motorcycle Wheels3.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 37,908 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 suspension0.85% per 10K miMotorcycle wheels0.85% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle suspension0.853.2%1
Motorcycle wheels0.853.2%1

Mileage Statistics

37,908
Mean
40,068
Median
24,191
25th Percentile
49,637
75th Percentile
4.25% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2007 Honda Xl600 has an MOT pass rate of 83.9% based on 31 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 37,908 miles on the odometer. With a 16.1% failure rate, the 2007 Xl600 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2007 Honda Xl600, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With relatively low average mileage of 37,908 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle suspension — 3.2% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 3.2% of MOT failures on 2007 Honda Xl600 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Motorcycle wheels — 3.2% of failures

Motorcycle wheels issues account for 3.2% of MOT failures on 2007 Honda Xl600 models. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs: £100–400 per wheel. Pre-MOT check: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels.

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

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