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CE03 BMV

2003 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,937 mi
Last recorded37,937 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 BMV
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 37,937 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 37,931 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 37,931 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 37,930 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 35,894 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 34,971 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 34,294 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 34,294 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,753 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 32,753 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,646 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 29,643 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 25,631 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,539 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Throttle slow to return due to heated grips

Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

oil level low

Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,817 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 13,183 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 11,821 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 10,620 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 8,358 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 7,475 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 6,088 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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CE03 BMV is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CE03 BMV, 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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CE03 BMV is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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