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CX51 BVV

2001 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,575 mi
Last recorded54,575 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL1000V26,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 BVV
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 54,575 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 54,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect SEIZED, DOES NOT MOVE (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Throttle operating incorrectly STICKS ON (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 53,552 miles

OIL LEAK

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 53,552 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly STICKS ON (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 50,884 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 50,884 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 50,884 miles

Lower Brake performance not tested front nearside calliper leaking excessively ,disc contaminated and rear brake not working (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,129 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 46,684 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 44,817 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,334 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 44,283 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering crash bar (2.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,936 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,628 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,328 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2011 32,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,530 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 24,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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CX51 BVV is a 2001 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CX51 BVV, 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 CX51 BVV registered?

CX51 BVV is a 2001 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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