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SV54 XEA

2004 Honda XL1000V

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,793 mi
Last recorded56,793 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 XEA
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 56,793 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 53,119 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 53,119 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 50,145 miles

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 50,145 miles

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure shock link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 47,042 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at joint under swing arm. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 38,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight leak at rear cylinder link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

rear shock spring slightly rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2020 38,520 miles

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

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 36,429 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 34,662 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 34,662 miles

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

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 (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 31,356 miles

Exhaust noisy BAFFELS FITTED (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 31,291 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy BAFFELS FITTED (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,788 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,327 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 25,283 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 22,410 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,396 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,611 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,292 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 21,286 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,049 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 19,898 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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SV54 XEA is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SV54 XEA, 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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SV54 XEA is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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