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RV03 FTP

2003 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,990 mi
Last recorded45,990 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 FTP
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 45,990 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 45,990 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 44,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 41,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 39,520 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 34,557 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 33,853 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,462 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 29,020 miles

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

Rear rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,750 miles

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,964 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 27,483 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 27,439 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 26,790 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 26,155 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,165 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 23,368 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,368 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,996 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,767 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 14,130 miles

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

rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 20 Mar 2006 14,130 miles

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

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

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

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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RV03 FTP is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV03 FTP, 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 RV03 FTP registered?

RV03 FTP is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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