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S99 BVS

2011 Honda XL 1000 Va-b

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,962 mi
Last recorded29,962 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda XL 1000 Va-b20,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 BVS
MakeHonda
ModelXL 1000 Va-b
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 29,962 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 29,680 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 29,680 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 27,066 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 27,066 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Rear tyre tread pattern wear is uneven causing adverse feel when riding and on brake roller

Pass 14 Oct 2022 23,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 21,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 20,810 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 20,462 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 20,001 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 19,574 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brakes bind slightly

rear brakes bind slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2017 19,574 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brakes bind slightly

rear brakes bind slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2015 19,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

fork stanchions pitted

front brakes binding

rear brake pads worn

Pass 8 Dec 2014 18,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Dec 2013 14,043 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 14,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Honda XL 1000 Va-b?

Based on 907 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,293
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 3
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S99 BVS is a 2011 Honda XL 1000 Va-b in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Honda XL 1000 Va-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 20,637 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 XL 1000 Va-b fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S99 BVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 1000 Va-b typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Honda XL 1000 Va-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S99 BVS is a 2011 Honda XL 1000 Va-b, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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