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KY53 ZDV

2003 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,012 mi
Last recorded57,012 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 ZDV
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 57,012 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 57,010 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower link to frame mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc insecure front right hand disc bolt missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,122 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 56,109 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2022 54,146 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 53,526 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 53,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 53,184 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,210 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 45,181 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 44,317 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,587 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 38,769 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 6,319 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 6,000 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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KY53 ZDV is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 23,229 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 KY53 ZDV, 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 23 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY53 ZDV registered?

KY53 ZDV is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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