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AO04 NSE

2004 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,989 mi
Last recorded74,989 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 NSE
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,989 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear lower shock bush/ attachment bracket noisy (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,359 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,468 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,418 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Up & down (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,625 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Up & down. (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 Mar 2016 53,611 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up & down play. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,491 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 46,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,040 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,770 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 32,768 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,590 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,108 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,131 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 22,131 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 18,873 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,415 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 NSE is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO04 NSE, 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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AO04 NSE is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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