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RE53 WTK

2003 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,295 mi
Last recorded48,295 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 WTK
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 48,295 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 47,049 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 46,602 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,781 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 44,781 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced centre engine mounting bolts are missing (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,471 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,912 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,615 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 34,610 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 32,782 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2011 32,782 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,926 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 31,926 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,868 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,442 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 26,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,178 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 21,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,039 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 WTK is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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