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NU54 BDO

2004 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,964 mi
Last recorded53,964 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 BDO
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 53,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 53,953 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,150 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,797 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 38,861 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 38,861 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,050 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,095 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 30,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,208 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 25,598 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,616 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 10,295 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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NU54 BDO is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,400 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 NU54 BDO, 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 22 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NU54 BDO registered?

NU54 BDO is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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