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GU51 BBV

2002 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,537 mi
Last recorded68,537 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Honda XL1000V25,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 BBV
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 68,537 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,854 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,785 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 38,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,942 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 34,331 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 20,115 miles

Front 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 Feb 2008 15,770 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 12,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 10,533 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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GU51 BBV is a 2002 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GU51 BBV, 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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What year was GU51 BBV registered?

GU51 BBV is a 2002 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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