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T165 BPP

1999 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,737 mi
Last recorded47,737 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda XL1000V30,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT165 BPP
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 47,737 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 47,737 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 44,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 41,867 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 41,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 40,356 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 40,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 39,640 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2020 39,600 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 36,626 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,902 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,812 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,399 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 26,118 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 24,312 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 21,515 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,221 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 20,221 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,413 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,827 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 17,509 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2007 17,509 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2006 16,756 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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T165 BPP is a 1999 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T165 BPP, 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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T165 BPP is a 1999 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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