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AO04 ETT

2004 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,596 mi
Last recorded30,596 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ETT
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 30,596 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 29,846 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 29,144 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 27,377 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 27,021 miles

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

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 26,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 26,375 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 24,875 miles

Rear braking effort not as it should but passes the roller brake test

Pass 20 Aug 2018 24,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,058 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 23,456 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,245 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 22,963 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 22,425 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,040 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,878 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,872 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,192 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 8,028 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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AO04 ETT is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 AO04 ETT, 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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What year was AO04 ETT registered?

AO04 ETT is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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