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BN03 TLF

2003 Honda XL1000V

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,481 mi
Last recorded63,481 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 TLF
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 63,481 miles

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 63,280 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 62,851 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 62,574 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 61,953 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 60,526 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both have light misting (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2016 60,511 miles

Direction indicators not working all not working front and rear (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both have light misting (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2014 58,990 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 58,985 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 55,585 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 49,594 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,987 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,142 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,826 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,847 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,382 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 19,618 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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BN03 TLF is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BN03 TLF, 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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What year was BN03 TLF registered?

BN03 TLF is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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