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LA02 TPU

2002 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,852 mi
Last recorded90,852 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda XL1000V25,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 TPU
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 90,852 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 88,108 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 88,090 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 84,385 miles

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

slight wear on chain rivet link

Pass 2 Aug 2021 81,802 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 80,135 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 80,127 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,886 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 76,866 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Beam image distorted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,845 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,020 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 70,462 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 70,462 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 70,453 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,376 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 63,061 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 63,061 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,789 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,381 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,082 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 33,066 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 33,044 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 33,036 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 23,606 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2008 23,606 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 13,985 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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LA02 TPU is a 2002 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LA02 TPU, 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 LA02 TPU registered?

LA02 TPU is a 2002 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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