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RE53 WTJ

2003 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,778 mi
Last recorded24,778 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 WTJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,778 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 24,778 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 23,854 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,472 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 23,472 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,196 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,091 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 8,524 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 3,581 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 WTJ is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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