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PO55 BHY

2005 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,640 mi
Last recorded74,640 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda XL1000V20,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 BHY
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,640 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 67,536 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 66,894 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 63,592 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 63,592 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,026 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,240 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,495 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 44,634 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,745 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 32,071 miles

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

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

The seat is loose on its mountings but still secure

Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,047 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,850 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 11,110 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 5,862 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 2,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 1,424 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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PO55 BHY is a 2005 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 20,988 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 PO55 BHY, 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 21 years old, this Honda XL1000V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PO55 BHY registered?

PO55 BHY is a 2005 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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