MOT Check for HONDA XLs

The HONDA XL makes up 37,715 of the overall 21,361,075 HONDA MOT test results. Select your XL model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:13 times
Rear Brake disc excessively worn  Occurs:42 times
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:21 times
Front Brake disc friction surface contaminated by oil or grease  Occurs:11 times
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) Occurs:50 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:111 times
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:21 times
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail cii Occurs:11 times
Locking device not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:28 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:705 times
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Occurs:12 times
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:12 times
Front Brake excessively binding f Occurs:46 times
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:19 times
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:113 times
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) Occurs:42 times
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey  Occurs:70 times
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:11 times
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:26 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:335 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user  Occurs:21 times
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:15 times
Horn not working aii Occurs:16 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:27 times
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:26 times
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