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AE04 EGC

2004 Honda XL1000V

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

11,964 mi
Last recorded11,964 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 EGC
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 11,964 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 11,842 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 11,268 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 10,624 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 9,929 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 9,748 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 8,645 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 8,040 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 8,040 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 7,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2016 7,960 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2015 7,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2014 6,682 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 5,923 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 5,289 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 5,289 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 3,238 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 2,719 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 2,700 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 2,163 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL1000V?

Based on 24,383 MOT tests across 2,194 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
1,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 270
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 262
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 133
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 123
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 99
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AE04 EGC is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda XL1000V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 EGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL1000V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 EGC is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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