Honda XL200
Real ownership data from 62 UK XL200 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XL200 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 10.9% |
| Brakes | fail | 6.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.7% |
| Other | fail | 3.6% |
| Suspension | major | 3.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 1.8% |
| Wheels | fail | 1.8% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 1.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
XL200 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 21 | 9,999 mi | 343 | 90.32% |
| 1985 | 5 | 9,321 mi | 165 | 85.29% |
| 1983 | 9 | 23,596 mi | 191 | 71.43% |
XL200 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda XL200?
Across 62 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.9% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.2% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda XL200?
The median Honda XL200 in the UK has covered 15,499 miles, and typically rides about 285 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,484 and 23,596 miles.
Is the Honda XL200 reliable?
87.92% of Honda XL200 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.57 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 62 Honda XL200 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.