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NX51 LFJ

2001 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,649 mi
Last recorded44,649 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL1000V26,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 LFJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 44,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 43,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 40,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 39,096 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 38,500 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 37,369 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 35,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 33,227 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 33,200 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 33,200 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2016 33,178 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 33,178 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Number plate light inoperative.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,251 miles

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

Number plate light inoperative

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 22,937 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007

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

Horn functoins on pass switch

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 12,406 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Passing light inoperative

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 3,240 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 3,228 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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NX51 LFJ is a 2001 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 26,766 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 NX51 LFJ, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NX51 LFJ registered?

NX51 LFJ is a 2001 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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