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AO55 THV

2005 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,641 mi
Last recorded38,641 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda XL1000V20,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 THV
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 38,641 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 38,639 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 38,639 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 38,638 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 38,592 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 38,561 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 38,561 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 38,447 miles

Central Rear there is a slight split in the rear Tyre but isn't deep enough to see webbing.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear rear brake slightly binding on when wheel is raised off the ground

center box on exhaust under motorcycle is slightly deteriorating but doesn't leak any gases

Pass 7 Jul 2018 38,243 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 37,943 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,868 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,497 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 35,081 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 31,145 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,034 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,739 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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AO55 THV is a 2005 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 20,988 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 AO55 THV, 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 21 years old, this Honda XL1000V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO55 THV registered?

AO55 THV is a 2005 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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