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RE53 WUC

2003 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,248 mi
Last recorded38,248 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 WUC
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 38,248 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 37,800 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All ferrules require cleaning and painting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Disc bobbins seized causing slight fluctuation N/S and O/S front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 37,800 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All ferrules require cleaning and painting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Disc bobbins seized causing slight fluctuation N/S and O/S front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 37,449 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 37,419 miles

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

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

Front tyre perished/cracked

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 37,061 miles

Front tyre wearing slightly.

Rear brake disc corroding.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 36,160 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 35,731 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 35,049 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,319 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,862 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,656 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,061 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 23,028 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,939 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 14,742 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 12,118 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 WUC is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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