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GF04 SZN

2004 Honda XL1000V

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,085 mi
Last recorded55,085 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 SZN
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 55,085 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,858 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,972 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 53,930 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2021 53,596 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 53,292 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,453 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 52,377 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 51,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Estimate at 2mm (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Rear shock lower mount to frame (frame piece corroded) (6.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play Knocking noise with rotation (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,355 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,316 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

front tyre valve beginning to perish at base

Fail 1 Jun 2012 51,316 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

front tyre valve beginning to perish at base

Pass 3 May 2011 50,206 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 50,181 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,883 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,160 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,461 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,801 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 12,801 miles

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

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

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

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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GF04 SZN is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,400 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 GF04 SZN, 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 22 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GF04 SZN is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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