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DU53 MYZ

2003 Honda XL1000V

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,797 mi
Last recorded16,797 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 MYZ
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 16,797 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 15,742 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 14,341 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 10,469 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 6,456 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front damaged to ferings

Fail 5 Oct 2021 6,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front damaged to ferings

Pass 28 Jun 2017 6,453 miles

Central Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 6,134 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 6,134 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 5,601 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 5,492 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 5,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 3,346 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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DU53 MYZ is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DU53 MYZ, 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 DU53 MYZ registered?

DU53 MYZ is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is DU53 MYZ safe to buy?

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