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T100 VAR

1999 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,450 mi
Last recorded42,450 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda XL1000V30,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT100 VAR
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 42,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 41,785 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 41,700 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 41,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 41,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,716 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,597 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,036 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,919 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,295 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

rear number plate light not working

Fail 14 Feb 2012 35,268 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

rear number plate light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2011 31,455 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 31,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,964 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 26,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 24,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 20,429 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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T100 VAR is a 1999 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T100 VAR, 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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T100 VAR is a 1999 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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