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EA09 XVZ

2009 Honda XL1000V

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,779 mi
Last recorded52,779 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda XL1000V16,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 XVZ
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 52,779 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 52,770 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 52,104 miles

Chassis has slight corrosion.

Pass 14 Jun 2024 51,350 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 49,019 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 49,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 46,241 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 45,215 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 38,271 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 34,657 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 31,105 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 28,550 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,918 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 19,078 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 17,386 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 17,381 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 12,642 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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EA09 XVZ is a 2009 Honda XL1000V in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 16,935 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 EA09 XVZ, 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 17 years old, this Honda XL1000V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA09 XVZ registered?

EA09 XVZ is a 2009 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 23 May 2009.

Is EA09 XVZ safe to buy?

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