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RY53 UEC

2004 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,361 mi
Last recorded50,361 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 UEC
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 50,361 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 50,361 miles

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 46,300 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 43,789 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 39,457 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 32,902 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 30,828 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 27,971 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,069 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 22,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,391 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 18,399 miles

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 17,167 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 17,167 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 16,224 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,752 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 14,749 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 9,433 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 8,746 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 7,038 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 5,189 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 4,388 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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RY53 UEC is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RY53 UEC, 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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What year was RY53 UEC registered?

RY53 UEC is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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