Herald Motor Company Xf
MotorcycleFrom 279 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, projected beam image is obviously incorrect, a headlamp missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, caused 12 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 12 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 10 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 9 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 8 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| handlebar grip insecure to handlebar | 5 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 72.6% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xfs tested had between 2,380 and 11,171 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 6,094 median miles, the Xf has 0.453 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Herald Motor Company Xf MOT pass rate?
The Herald Motor Company Xf has a 72.4% MOT pass rate based on 279 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Herald Motor Company Xf?
The most common MOT failure on the Herald Motor Company Xf is a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include projected beam image is obviously incorrect.
What is the typical mileage of a Herald Motor Company Xf at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Herald Motor Company Xf is 6,094 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,380 and 11,171 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.