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FE53 UVU

2003 Honda XL1000V

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,098 mi
Last recorded43,098 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 UVU
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 43,098 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 43,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 May 2017 42,932 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,177 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 42,159 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty Stuck on main beam (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front Frame lock stop cracked

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,063 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 41,541 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,844 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 38,844 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2011 30,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,993 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 20,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,697 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 18,797 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 15,794 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,320 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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FE53 UVU is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE53 UVU, 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 FE53 UVU registered?

FE53 UVU is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is FE53 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 UVU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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