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RJ03 LVW

2003 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

49,028 mi
Last recorded49,028 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 LVW
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 49,028 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 48,739 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 48,458 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 47,466 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 47,456 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking on lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2022 46,979 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 46,410 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 45,462 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 44,622 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 44,621 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 43,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,929 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 40,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,492 miles

Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured blue led (1.1.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 37,492 miles

Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured blue led (1.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,966 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,019 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,120 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 23,657 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 19,621 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,511 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 17,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 14,245 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 14,149 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 11,389 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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RJ03 LVW is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RJ03 LVW, 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 RJ03 LVW registered?

RJ03 LVW is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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