HONDA XRV750X
Pass rate over time
The XRV750X's first-time pass rate has risen 4.0 points since 2006, 89.3% to 93.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage XRV750X passes first time 98.6% of the time; by 40k 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 XRV750X
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
30 | 39 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
14 | 18.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
8 | 10.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 9.1 |
| drive system |
|
5 | 6.5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
4 | 5.2 |
| driving controls |
|
3 | 3.9 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 2.6 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 2.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 2.6 |
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 XRV750X 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 XRV750X.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1999 (83.5% pass). Weakest: 1998 (76.4%).
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.