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FG05 XNL

2005 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,690 mi
Last recorded40,690 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda XL1000V20,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XNL
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 40,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 40,206 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 40,206 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 39,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 38,457 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 29,198 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 27,626 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 26,016 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 25,031 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,204 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 22,529 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 19,205 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 17,651 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 14,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 3,075 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 2,725 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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FG05 XNL is a 2005 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 20,988 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 FG05 XNL, 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 21 years old, this Honda XL1000V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG05 XNL registered?

FG05 XNL is a 2005 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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