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:
Rear Position lamp not working a Occurs:12 times
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i)) Occurs:19 times
Front Brake excessively binding f Occurs:46 times
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Occurs:19 times
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:14 times
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) Occurs:21 times
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:34 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:66 times
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:113 times
Horn not working aii Occurs:16 times
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:14 times
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Occurs:49 times
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:14 times
Rear Brake disc cracked  Occurs:11 times
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) Occurs:17 times
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess  Occurs:17 times
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) Occurs:42 times
Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:91 times
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) Occurs:21 times
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Occurs:19 times
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b)) Occurs:15 times
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii)) Occurs:14 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:66 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:21 times
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:12 times
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