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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA XLs year 2001

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mot history
Pass percent:80.10%
(The average a petrol HONDA XL year 2001 passes without issue)
Based on:407 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|12
Headlamp aim out of alignment6
Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|5
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|4
Drive chain worn to excess |6.2.1e|3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|3
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|3
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|3
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Front Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m|2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose |6.2.1d|2
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||2
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|2
Rear Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m|2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.C1b|2
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||1
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.4 |a||1
Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected |6.2.7 |a| |ii||1
Rear Drive chain worn to excess |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m|1
Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp |1.2.2b|i||1
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.C2c|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|1
Front Brake component is severely distorted |3.1.5|1
Front Headlamp switch faulty |1.2.4|1
Front Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j|1
Rear Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| missing |3.2.A1j|1
Rear Brake disc|s| is excessively distorted |3.2.A1m|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Centre Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Centre Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Handguard |2.1.4 |b||1
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective |2.1.3|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|1
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|1
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.4.A.2c|1
Offside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded |6.1.1a|1
Centre Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Nearside Front Upper Brake reaction bracket insecure |3.2.A1j|1
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. |3.3.A2a|1
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% |3.3.A2b|1
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Exhaust excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust has part of the system missing |7.1.1a|1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|1
Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.1a|1
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride |6.2.1h|1
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Front Drive belt sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake Disc is warped |new disc needed| |3.3.A1a|1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess |6.2.1e|1
Brake lever cracked |3.1.2c|1
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Offside Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m|1
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Rear Wheel spoke missing |4.2.1b|1
Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent |4.2.1b|1
Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.6|1
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|1
Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Front Lower Brake pipe connection leaking (1.1.11 (b))1
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Nearside Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))1
Registration plate lamp issues1

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