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LG52 FLW

2002 Honda XL1000V

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,167 mi
Last recorded74,167 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda XL1000V25,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 FLW
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 74,167 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 73,178 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 73,178 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake light switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 72,245 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 72,241 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front swicth (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 70,354 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 68,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,581 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 65,676 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 65,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,592 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,016 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,087 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 60,302 miles

front pads getting low

rear pads on limit

Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,355 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,876 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 36,876 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,629 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 28,629 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,759 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 23,785 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,785 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 23,684 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,391 miles

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

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

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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LG52 FLW is a 2002 Honda XL1000V in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG52 FLW, 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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LG52 FLW is a 2002 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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