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RL53 GUC

2004 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,119 mi
Last recorded42,119 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 GUC
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,119 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,330 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 40,999 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 40,999 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 39,683 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 39,683 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,803 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,246 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,197 miles

front pads worn

tyres worn unevenly

Fail 23 Jul 2010 34,189 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

front pads worn

tyres worn unevenly

Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,386 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 25,677 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,238 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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RL53 GUC is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,400 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 RL53 GUC, 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 22 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RL53 GUC is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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