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GK51 EVH

2001 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,259 mi
Last recorded25,259 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL1000V26,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 EVH
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 25,259 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 25,259 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 23,454 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 23,006 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 21,931 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Fluctuation when rear brake applied (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 21,931 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Fluctuation when rear brake applied (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 20,565 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 18,877 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 16,966 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 16,966 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 14,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 11,947 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 10,602 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 7,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 7,592 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 7,250 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 7,109 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 6,756 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 6,667 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 6,667 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 6,462 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 5,607 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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GK51 EVH is a 2001 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 26,766 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 GK51 EVH, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK51 EVH registered?

GK51 EVH is a 2001 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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