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EJ03 ZZY

2003 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,158 mi
Last recorded34,158 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 ZZY
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 34,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 30,136 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 27,783 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 23,207 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 23,155 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 22,994 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 22,865 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 22,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Brake cylinder leaking brake bias compensator (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking master cylinder low of fluid. caused by a leak in the split system. (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 22,701 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,410 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 20,732 miles

registration plate cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2015 20,502 miles

rear number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2014 19,979 miles

nearside mirror slightly loose

rear registration plate cracked.

Pass 29 May 2013 19,169 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 18,191 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 17,316 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 16,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,906 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 11,048 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 10,799 miles

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

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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EJ03 ZZY is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ03 ZZY, 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 EJ03 ZZY registered?

EJ03 ZZY is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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