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AO53 DKU

2003 Honda XL1000V

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,690 mi
Last recorded20,690 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DKU
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 20,690 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Outer Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 20,690 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 20,531 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,312 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,371 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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 6 Dec 2008 14,371 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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 5 Jun 2007 10,689 miles

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

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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AO53 DKU is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AO53 DKU, 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 AO53 DKU registered?

AO53 DKU is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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