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PL03 RVF

2003 Honda XL1000V

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,967 mi
Last recorded41,967 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 RVF
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 41,967 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,839 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain very rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 41,461 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 41,461 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 41,210 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

throttle returning slowly

Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,125 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 41,125 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,348 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,681 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 35,302 miles

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

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

nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,834 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 360,820 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 28,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 24,813 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,029 miles

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

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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PL03 RVF is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PL03 RVF, 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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What year was PL03 RVF registered?

PL03 RVF is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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