Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA XL700 TRANSALP
699cc
Petrol
Class 2
88.7%
first-time pass rate
5.7%
failed outright
16,373
median miles at test
53
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a XL700 TRANSALP
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
2 | 50 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 25 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 25 |
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 XL700 TRANSALP beats 2 of its 3 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TIGER 800, TRIUMPH ADVENTURER, YAMAHA XT 660 Z TENERE).
TRIUMPH
TIGER 800
91.6% pass · 6,797 tests
TRIUMPH
ADVENTURER
85.1% pass · 6,067 tests
YAMAHA
XT 660 Z TENERE
87.4% pass · 5,654 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 XL700 TRANSALP.