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AU03 YGL

2003 Honda XL1000V

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,211 mi
Last recorded53,211 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YGL
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 53,211 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 53,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,239 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 45,239 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 44,951 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 43,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 41,519 miles

Offside headlight is dull on dipped and main beam.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 41,519 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside headlight is dull on dipped and main beam.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,720 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 39,720 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 37,323 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014
Pass 11 May 2013 35,907 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 35,897 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,124 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 26,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2008 20,794 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 14,344 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 11,909 miles

rear tyre near legal limits

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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AU03 YGL is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AU03 YGL, 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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AU03 YGL is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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