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HT57 JFX

2008 Honda XL1000V

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,342 mi
Last recorded30,342 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL1000V18,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 JFX
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 30,342 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 29,726 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 29,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 29,229 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 27,459 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 25,481 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 May 2017 25,481 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2016 19,633 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 17,155 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

advise condition of battery

Fail 28 Apr 2015 17,147 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,578 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

front brake binding slightly

nearside front brake caliper slightly warm, recommend check

Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,237 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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HT57 JFX is a 2008 Honda XL1000V in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 18,356 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 HT57 JFX, 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 18 years old, this Honda XL1000V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HT57 JFX registered?

HT57 JFX is a 2008 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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