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LF53 CPU

2003 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,087 mi
Last recorded19,087 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 CPU
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 19,087 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 19,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear downpipe and offside silencer clamps deteriorated, exhaust leaking at joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition blowing exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 17,717 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 15,870 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 15,106 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 14,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 11,326 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 11,326 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 10,564 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 8,231 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 3,358 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 3,349 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 3,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 3,344 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 3,335 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 3,217 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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LF53 CPU is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Blue 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 LF53 CPU, 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 LF53 CPU registered?

LF53 CPU is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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