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T283 BDM

1999 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,139 mi
Last recorded62,139 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda XL1000V30,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 BDM
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 62,139 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Both Front forks pitted but not leaking

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 62,129 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Footrest insecure Pillion foot pegs missing locking pin (6.2.12 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Suspension bush swingarm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both Front forks pitted but not leaking

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

Gear lever insecure (mounting bolt loose)

Pass 3 Aug 2024 60,478 miles

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose connection clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,800 miles

restricted movement in rear suspension,recommend further investigation.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,062 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 58,038 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 58,032 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 56,313 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 56,313 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 54,066 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,644 miles

Clutch lever insecure

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 50,635 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Clutch lever insecure

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,830 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 45,808 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,345 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

front tyre perished and wearing thin.

front wheel has slight brake bind

rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,908 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,679 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,558 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 30,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,999 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 19,786 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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T283 BDM is a 1999 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T283 BDM, 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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T283 BDM is a 1999 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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