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H7 HSB

2011 Honda XL 1000 Va-b

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,300 mi
Last recorded62,300 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda XL 1000 Va-b20,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 HSB
MakeHonda
ModelXL 1000 Va-b
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 62,300 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 61,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 58,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 58,211 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 58,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 58,019 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 57,007 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 52,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 52,362 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 45,517 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 45,517 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 35,264 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 32,462 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 27,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,271 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 7,873 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 1000 Va-b?

Based on 907 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,293
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 3
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H7 HSB is a 2011 Honda XL 1000 Va-b in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Honda XL 1000 Va-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 20,637 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 XL 1000 Va-b fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H7 HSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 1000 Va-b typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Honda XL 1000 Va-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H7 HSB is a 2011 Honda XL 1000 Va-b, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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