HONDA XRV750V
Pass rate over time
The XRV750V's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.1 points since 2006, 85.0% to 82.9%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage XRV750V passes first time 86.7% of the time; by 50k that's 75.0%.
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 XRV750V
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
27 | 28.7 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
20 | 21.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
16 | 17 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
11 | 11.7 |
| driving controls |
|
6 | 6.4 |
| drive system |
|
6 | 6.4 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 2.1 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 2.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 2.1 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 2.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the XRV750V beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 XRV750V.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1997 (86.3% pass). Weakest: 1997 (86.3%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.