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ML03 VUP

2003 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,976 mi
Last recorded44,976 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 VUP
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 44,976 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 44,976 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure stiff (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 42,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced One half the rear position light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 42,971 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced One half the rear position light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 38,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 38,580 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 33,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 33,757 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,938 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 26,692 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 20,146 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 20,084 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 12,491 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 2 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 7,553 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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ML03 VUP is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 ML03 VUP, 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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ML03 VUP is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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