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EG03 XKS

2003 Honda XL1000V

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,284 mi
Last recorded58,284 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 XKS
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 58,284 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 58,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 58,137 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 57,590 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 57,590 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 50,813 miles

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

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

flat spot in front wheel rim n/s.

Fail 15 Aug 2018 50,813 miles

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

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))

flat spot in front wheel rim n/s.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,258 miles

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

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

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

front tyre tread getting low

Fail 8 Aug 2017 41,258 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

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

front tyre tread getting low

Pass 23 May 2016 30,483 miles

Front wheel alignment achieved with non standard spacers.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil on rear wheel. Repair to front wireing harness.

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

Fail 21 May 2016 30,460 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil on rear wheel. Repair to front wireing harness.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 14,056 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 11,710 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 11,593 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,009 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 10,975 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 6,393 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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EG03 XKS is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EG03 XKS, 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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EG03 XKS is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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