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S159 XTW

1999 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,614 mi
Last recorded26,614 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda XL1000V30,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 XTW
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 26,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 25,678 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 22,481 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 22,082 miles

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

Front tyre tread worn to 2mm on outsides

Fail 25 Oct 2022 22,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

offside front inner brake pad damaged

rear brake caliper rubber mounting sleeve missing

Pass 5 Nov 2021 20,353 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 20,242 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Disc warped. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear control. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has excessive travel.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 13,040 miles

Front tyre tread worn to 2mm on inside and outside

Pass 31 Oct 2019 7,863 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 5,352 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 5,127 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 5,116 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 5,014 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 4,980 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 4,949 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 4,927 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 4,862 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 4,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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S159 XTW is a 1999 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 30,532 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 S159 XTW, 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 27 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S159 XTW registered?

S159 XTW is a 1999 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S159 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S159 XTW shows 18 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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