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RE53 WUR

2003 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,164 mi
Last recorded34,164 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 WUR
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 34,164 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing on joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 28,747 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 28,630 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 28,429 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 28,001 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,732 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,493 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 27,335 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,722 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 21,098 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 21,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 14,443 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,960 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 12,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 12,411 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 12,407 miles

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 6,055 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 WUR is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WUR, 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 WUR registered?

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

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