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BK04 VLS

2004 Honda XL1000V

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,988 mi
Last recorded44,988 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 VLS
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 44,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 40,393 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 39,206 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 38,278 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 35,935 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 32,599 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 30,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 29,136 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 24,953 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,421 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,427 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 16,523 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 14,580 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 14,580 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,925 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,090 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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BK04 VLS is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BK04 VLS, 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 BK04 VLS registered?

BK04 VLS is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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