Herald Motor Company Xf Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Herald Motor Company Xf car check
Is the Herald Motor Company Xf reliable? We analysed 2,743 real MOT tests across 593 vehicles to find out.
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The Herald Motor Company Xf is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Herald Motor Company Xf.
Herald Motor Company Xf — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Herald Motor Company Xf — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 125cc
- Power
- 11 BHP
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Motorcycle
- Common colour
- Green
- Wheel plan
- 2 Wheel
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- Emission class
- 4
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £20
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £N/A
Herald Motor Company Xf Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Herald Motor Company Xf. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Herald Motor Company Xf MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Herald Motor Company Xf to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Herald Motor Company Xf Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Herald Motor Company Xf models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Herald Motor Company Xf Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Herald Motor Company Xf owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Herald Motor Company Xf MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Herald Motor Company Xf year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,133 | 75.1% | 2,648 | 5,697 | 10,300 |
| 2015 | 872 | 74.2% | 2,602 | 5,752 | 10,753 |
| 2014 | 587 | 71.9% | 2,361 | 6,284 | 10,617 |
| 2013 | 120 | 65.8% | 2,316 | 7,190 | 9,407 |
How Long Does a Herald Motor Company Xf Last?
Based on 593 Herald Motor Company Xf vehicles on UK roads.
Herald Motor Company Xf Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Herald Motor Company Xf MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Herald Motor Company Xf
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.1% MOT pass rate from 1,133 tests
65.8% MOT pass rate from 120 tests
The best year to buy a used Herald Motor Company Xf is 2016, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.1% across 1,133 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Herald Motor Company Xf Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herald Motor Company Xf THIS CAR | 73.6% | 2,743 | 5,820 mi | 13 yrs |
| Herald Motor Company Classic | 82.6% | 1,728 | 3,998 mi | 11 yrs |
| Kawasaki Z440 | 84.1% | 905 | 27,686 mi | 45 yrs |
| Honda Cbf 600 N-8 | 87% | 2,503 | 18,495 mi | 18 yrs |
| Lancia Thema | 69.6% | 2,292 | 114,309 mi | 40 yrs |
Compared to the Herald Motor Company Classic (82.6% pass rate) and the Kawasaki Z440 (84.1% pass rate), the Herald Motor Company Xf trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Herald Motor Company XfShould you buy a used Herald Motor Company Xf?
The Herald Motor Company Xf has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.6% across 2,743 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Herald Motor Company Xf with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Herald Motor Company Xf owner drives around 642 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Herald Motor Company Xf models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.