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LA53 HSY

2004 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,296 mi
Last recorded37,296 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 HSY
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 37,296 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 36,873 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 36,065 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 35,668 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 34,996 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 29,434 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 29,434 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 29,019 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 28,716 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 27,523 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 25,199 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 25,199 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 15 May 2015 24,985 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 24,679 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,973 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,846 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

number plate light in-op

Fail 26 Apr 2011 22,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,396 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,520 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,449 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,663 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,118 miles

front brake slightly binding.new brake pads fitted.

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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LA53 HSY is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,400 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 LA53 HSY, 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 22 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA53 HSY registered?

LA53 HSY is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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