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AU54 VFY

2004 Honda XL1000V

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,065 mi
Last recorded48,065 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VFY
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 48,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 46,697 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 44,051 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 43,289 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 42,804 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 42,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 42,370 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,033 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,935 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,886 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,762 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,283 miles

Front 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 VFY is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFY, 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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What year was AU54 VFY registered?

AU54 VFY is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is AU54 VFY safe to buy?

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