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S233 RLL

1999 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,584 mi
Last recorded64,584 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda XL1000V30,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 RLL
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 64,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 64,584 miles

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 62,270 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 62,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 58,531 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 58,419 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 57,055 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 56,627 miles

play in rear calliper mounts

Pass 22 Jan 2021 54,666 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 51,327 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 42,663 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 40,629 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 40,629 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 May 2015 40,525 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,664 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 38,072 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,043 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,114 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 35,603 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 34,458 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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S233 RLL is a 1999 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S233 RLL, 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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S233 RLL is a 1999 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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