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RE53 WUG

2003 Honda XL1000V

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,492 mi
Last recorded40,492 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 WUG
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 40,492 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,604 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 37,934 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,243 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,211 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,238 miles

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,604 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 27,624 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 27,395 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,432 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,731 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 18,731 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,230 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,838 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 13,838 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2008 12,963 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 10,355 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 5,665 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 WUG is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WUG, 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 WUG registered?

RE53 WUG is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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