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MK08 EJO

2008 Honda XL1000V

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,085 mi
Last recorded52,085 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL1000V18,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 EJO
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 52,085 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose clamp corroded on each side (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 51,962 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 51,946 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 51,834 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 51,528 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,252 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 51,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,429 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,221 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 38,446 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 34,416 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 34,416 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 27,864 miles

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

Offside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 20,308 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,162 miles

slight bend in handlebars

Fail 17 Mar 2011 15,086 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

slight bend in handlebars

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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MK08 EJO is a 2008 Honda XL1000V in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 18,356 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 MK08 EJO, 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 18 years old, this Honda XL1000V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK08 EJO registered?

MK08 EJO is a 2008 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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