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T297 SSG

1999 Honda XL1000V

Gold Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,151 mi
Last recorded63,151 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda XL1000V30,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 SSG
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 63,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 63,151 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 61,335 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 59,969 miles

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

centre stand unsafe for use (Part of leg missing)

Pass 15 Jun 2022 58,333 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 58,332 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,334 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,001 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,785 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,346 miles

exhaust blowing

Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,104 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,235 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 44,106 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 43,424 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 43,424 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,872 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 31,927 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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T297 SSG is a 1999 Honda XL1000V in Gold 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 T297 SSG, 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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What year was T297 SSG registered?

T297 SSG is a 1999 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 10 July 1999.

Is T297 SSG safe to buy?

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