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P40 GLM

2003 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,351 mi
Last recorded34,351 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 GLM
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 34,351 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 33,244 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 32,586 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 30,236 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 29,577 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 29,572 miles

All direction indicators not working intermittent (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel bent disc and poss air in system (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 28,130 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 27,223 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 23,209 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 23,098 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 22,410 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 21,675 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,750 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 18,647 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,130 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,625 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,551 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 12,560 miles

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 12,560 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 11,351 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 9,744 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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P40 GLM is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P40 GLM, 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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P40 GLM is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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