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NC03 UYW

2003 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,995 mi
Last recorded34,995 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 UYW
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 34,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 34,975 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 26,733 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 25,472 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 23,486 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 23,483 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible l.e.d bulb. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 19,789 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 19,635 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 19,421 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 19,407 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,152 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 17,533 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 16,314 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 15,174 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 11,548 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 4,909 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 3,883 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 3,881 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 3,749 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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NC03 UYW is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NC03 UYW, 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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NC03 UYW is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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