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BG61 UVV

2011 Honda XL 1000 Va-b

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,799 mi
Last recorded34,799 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda XL 1000 Va-b20,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 UVV
MakeHonda
ModelXL 1000 Va-b
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 34,799 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 31,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 29,373 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 28,027 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 26,621 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 23,971 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 23,971 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,578 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 20,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 17,675 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 13,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 8,799 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 6,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 1,256 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 1000 Va-b?

Based on 907 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,293
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 3
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BG61 UVV is a 2011 Honda XL 1000 Va-b in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Honda XL 1000 Va-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 20,637 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 XL 1000 Va-b fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG61 UVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 1000 Va-b typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Honda XL 1000 Va-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG61 UVV?

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What year was BG61 UVV registered?

BG61 UVV is a 2011 Honda XL 1000 Va-b, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is BG61 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 UVV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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