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RE53 WTD

2003 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,662 mi
Last recorded39,662 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 WTD
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 39,662 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 39,548 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 38,134 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 37,943 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,925 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 37,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,997 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,207 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 32,203 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 32,179 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,441 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 29,440 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 25,762 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 25,762 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,905 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 20,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,666 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 14,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2007 8,345 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 7,894 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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RE53 WTD is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RE53 WTD, 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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RE53 WTD is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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