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RY53 UGF

2004 Honda XL1000V

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,944 mi
Last recorded35,944 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 UGF
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 35,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 32,471 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notch in head race bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 32,464 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy NOTCH IN HEAD RACE BEARINGS (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick REAR PADS WORN BELOW LIMIT (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain slightly loose REAR CHAIN SLACK (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 26,144 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 24,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 21,705 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 19,639 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 17,776 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 17,756 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 16,573 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 15,997 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 15,997 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 12,365 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 9,348 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 9,095 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 8,896 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 8,896 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,592 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 8,114 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 7,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 6,567 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 5,130 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 UGF is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Red 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 UGF, 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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RY53 UGF is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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