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RY53 UFU

2004 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,472 mi
Last recorded18,472 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 UFU
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 18,472 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 18,422 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 18,386 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 18,386 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 18,350 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 18,350 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 18,232 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 18,135 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 17,955 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 17,768 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 17,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 17,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,298 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 17,084 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 15,726 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 14,854 miles

Exhaust silencer clamps missing but not leaking

Front brakes sticking very slightly

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 14,854 miles

Exhaust silencer clamps missing but not leaking

Front brakes sticking very slightly

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 13,894 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 13,327 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 11,998 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 10,667 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 10,112 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 8,975 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 7,144 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 UFU is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UFU, 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 UFU registered?

RY53 UFU is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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The MOT history for RY53 UFU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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