Honda XL350
Real ownership data from 70 UK XL350 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XL350 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 25.2% |
| Brakes | major | 9.2% |
| Electrical | major | 4.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.2% |
| Other | fail | 3.2% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.4% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.6% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
XL350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 6,884 mi | 149 | 90% |
| 2013 | 6 | 5,148 mi | 48 | 100% |
| 1974 | 8 | 4,271 mi | 383 | 78.95% |
XL350 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda XL350?
Across 70 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (25.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.2% of all recorded faults), electrical (4.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda XL350?
The median Honda XL350 in the UK has covered 8,355 miles, and typically rides about 170 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,373 and 16,018 miles.
Is the Honda XL350 reliable?
81.13% of Honda XL350 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.83 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 70 Honda XL350 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.