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ET03 BXK

2003 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

30,054 mi
Last recorded30,054 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 BXK
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 30,054 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 29,787 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 29,328 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front tyre cracked in between treads.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 29,101 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 28,903 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,699 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 28,699 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 28,469 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 28,365 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 27,110 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 26,438 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,447 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front tyre started to perish on side wall.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 24,607 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,068 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 24,068 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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 15 Jun 2013 23,032 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 21,717 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 17,331 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 13,156 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 11,246 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 10,376 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 9,215 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 7,699 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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ET03 BXK is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ET03 BXK, 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 ET03 BXK registered?

ET03 BXK is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is ET03 BXK safe to buy?

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