Model report · 2005–2025
81.4%
first-time pass rate
8.4%
failed outright
19,442
median miles at test
237
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the XL350's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage XL350 passes first time 86.0% of the time; by 30k that's 84.4%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a XL350
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
37 | 51.4 |
| brakes |
|
7 | 9.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
7 | 9.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
7 | 9.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
6 | 8.3 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 2.8 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 2.8 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 2.8 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 1.4 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 1.4 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the XL350 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI AN400, SUZUKI DR-Z400S, YAMAHA RD350).
SUZUKI
AN400
86.2% pass · 27.1k tests
SUZUKI
DR-Z400S
80.4% pass · 26.8k tests
YAMAHA
RD350
86.3% pass · 19.6k tests
KAWASAKI
ZXR400
73.1% pass · 14.2k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the XL350.