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GK52 YOG

2002 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,219 mi
Last recorded60,219 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda XL1000V25,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 YOG
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 60,219 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 59,552 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 55,619 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable riser (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 55,619 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable riser (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 55,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Valve stem seriously damaged rear tyre valve heavily perished. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing unevenly, tread depth in places on 1.0mm, tyre perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned handling. (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering. (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 45,898 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 41,624 miles

Front Handlebar corroded but not to excess (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,705 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 40,705 miles

Footrest missing both rear (6.2.1a)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. l/h (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake front discs (3.3.A1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.1f)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,898 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 37,895 miles

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

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

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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GK52 YOG is a 2002 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 25,366 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 GK52 YOG, 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 24 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK52 YOG is a 2002 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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