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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda XLR. Check any XLR by registration number below.

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91.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.4%

vs Honda Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Honda XLR — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda XLR has an average MOT pass rate of 91.7%, which is 3.4 percentage points above the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the XLR is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Honda XLR, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda XLR performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 36 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

20k mi

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

Honda Cb 1300 Sa-8

97.3% pass rate

Honda Gl 1800 A-2

88.5% pass rate

Honda Honda

79.2% pass rate

Honda Shuttle

94.9% pass rate

Honda E

96.2% pass rate

Honda @ 125

94.1% pass rate

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Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Honda XLR

Honda XLR — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda XLR MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda XLR?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda XLR is 91.7% compared to the Honda average of 88.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda XLR?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Honda XLR reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.7%, the Honda XLR is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Honda XLR?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Honda XLR?
Typical mileage for the Honda XLR: 19,530 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used XLR to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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