Honda XL 200
Real ownership data from 63 UK XL 200 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XL 200 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 14.9% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 12.4% |
| Other | fail | 8.3% |
| Tyres | user entered | 5.8% |
| Wheels | fail | 4.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 3.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Suspension | major | 3.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
XL 200 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 21 | 9,999 mi | 343 | 90.45% |
| 1985 | 5 | 9,321 mi | 165 | 85.29% |
| 1983 | 10 | 23,596 mi | 191 | 71.43% |
XL 200 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda XL 200?
Across 63 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (14.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (12.4% of all recorded faults), other (8.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda XL 200?
The median Honda XL 200 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 XL 200 reliable?
88.03% of Honda XL 200 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.25 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 63 Honda XL 200 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.