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LM03 XAV

2003 Honda XRV750

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,092 mi
Last recorded52,092 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XRV75020,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 XAV
MakeHonda
ModelXRV750
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 52,092 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 51,006 miles

Front Lower Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 42,233 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 35,543 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 35,426 miles

advise fork gaiters fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2021 35,418 miles

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

Rear Wheel excessively corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,794 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 34,794 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front headlight not working on dip beam

Pass 6 Apr 2018 33,996 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,028 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,133 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,593 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 30,593 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,043 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,697 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 28,697 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,685 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 26,685 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,100 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 24,012 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,986 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 23,940 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda XRV750?

Based on 3,625 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,098
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
wheel bearings have excessive free play 25
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
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LM03 XAV is a 2003 Honda XRV750 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda XRV750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 20,001 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 XRV750 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM03 XAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XRV750 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XRV750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM03 XAV registered?

LM03 XAV is a 2003 Honda XRV750, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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