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DX54 GNV

2004 Honda XL1000V

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

41,562 mi
Last recorded41,562 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 GNV
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 41,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 41,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 38,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 38,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Valve stem slightly damaged both cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 37,179 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,674 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 30,155 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 25,918 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake slight run out on n/s disc (1.2.1 (c))

long travel on rear brake pedal

Fail 9 Jul 2019 25,918 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake slight run out on n/s disc (1.2.1 (c))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

long travel on rear brake pedal

Pass 5 Jul 2018 25,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Upper Forks slightly corroded both (2.2.2 (d) (i))

handlebar mounting flexing slightly

Fail 5 Jul 2018 25,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Upper Forks slightly corroded both (2.2.2 (d) (i))

handlebar mounting flexing slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2017 25,506 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,149 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion fork legs (2.3.8)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 25,149 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension has slight corrosion fork legs (2.3.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,733 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 15 May 2014 24,206 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 23,732 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate light not working

Pass 31 Jan 2012 21,798 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 21,798 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,797 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 15,573 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 5,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 5,359 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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DX54 GNV is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,400 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 DX54 GNV, 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 22 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX54 GNV is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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