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RE53 WUB

2003 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,455 mi
Last recorded19,455 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 WUB
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 19,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 17,851 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 17,267 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 17,267 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 14,752 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 12,625 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2014 10,965 miles

Front brakes slightly binding. Front tyre sidewall slightly perrished.

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 10,965 miles

Front brakes slightly binding. Front tyre sidewall slightly perrished.

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 9,657 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 8,574 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 7,976 miles

Will Require Rear Tyre Soon 2mm

Pass 22 Sep 2009 6,782 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 5,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 2,355 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 WUB is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

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

Is RE53 WUB safe to buy?

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