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RE53 WUA

2003 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,521 mi
Last recorded68,521 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 WUA
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 68,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 68,461 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 68,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 68,286 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 68,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 67,804 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 67,752 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,556 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,595 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,464 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 50,695 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 50,556 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,747 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,100 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,072 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 14,953 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,626 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 WUA is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RE53 WUA, 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 RE53 WUA registered?

RE53 WUA is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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