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S746 NGC

1999 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,071 mi
Last recorded44,071 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda XL1000V30,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 NGC
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 44,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,922 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 43,907 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 43,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 43,185 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 38,879 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 31,525 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 27,630 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 27,383 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 27,368 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,527 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 26,511 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 23,740 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 18,754 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 18,728 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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S746 NGC is a 1999 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S746 NGC, 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 S746 NGC registered?

S746 NGC is a 1999 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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