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LR03 FFX

2003 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,782 mi
Last recorded43,782 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 FFX
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 43,782 miles

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

front brake pads slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2022 43,730 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 43,730 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 43,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 42,952 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 41,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,380 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,229 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 35,613 miles

both front and rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,603 miles

Puncture repair in rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,812 miles

Puncture repair in rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,129 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,312 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,567 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,279 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 18,416 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,258 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 9,501 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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LR03 FFX is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LR03 FFX, 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 LR03 FFX registered?

LR03 FFX is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LR03 FFX safe to buy?

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