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AO03 AFY

2003 Honda XL1000V

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,631 mi
Last recorded36,631 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AFY
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 36,631 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 36,570 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 36,025 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 35,048 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 35,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,447 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 34,050 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 34,050 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 33,543 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 32,881 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 30,277 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 28,874 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,510 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,906 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 27,906 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,508 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,508 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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 20 Mar 2009 19,658 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,037 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 11,752 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 8,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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AO03 AFY is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 23,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO03 AFY, 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 23 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO03 AFY registered?

AO03 AFY is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is AO03 AFY safe to buy?

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