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CN51 FHK

2001 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,591 mi
Last recorded68,591 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL1000V26,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 FHK
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 68,591 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 66,896 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 66,893 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 65,986 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,256 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 64,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,563 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 62,210 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,892 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 60,892 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,059 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,091 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 56,343 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 52,567 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 46,219 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 46,187 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,126 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 40,126 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,227 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,992 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,429 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,919 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 24,850 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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CN51 FHK is a 2001 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 26,766 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 CN51 FHK, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CN51 FHK registered?

CN51 FHK is a 2001 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for CN51 FHK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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