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AU54 VFB

2004 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,872 mi
Last recorded30,872 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VFB
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 30,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 30,872 miles

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 30,221 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 30,207 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 29,401 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 28,198 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 28,198 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 27,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 26,563 miles

front brake fluid low

Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,367 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 26,367 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 17,407 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 17,407 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 17,084 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,404 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,137 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,674 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 10,687 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,948 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 6,684 miles

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

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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AU54 VFB is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU54 VFB, 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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AU54 VFB is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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