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T394 WFG

1999 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,296 mi
Last recorded43,296 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda XL1000V30,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT394 WFG
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 43,296 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 39,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 37,192 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,982 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 35,982 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 35,683 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,664 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 34,227 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

head race slightly notchy

Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,045 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 34,045 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick outside pad (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks in side wall 150/70/17 was at 10psi (4.1.2a(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,117 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 31,117 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

clutch lever loose

nearside mirror loose

Pass 21 Jun 2014 30,708 miles

number plate lamp not working

Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,946 miles

number plate light not working.

front and rear tyre treads are different.

Fail 8 Jun 2013 29,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

front and rear tyre treads are different.

number plate light not working.

Pass 26 May 2012 28,827 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,954 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,238 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 25,238 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,079 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,791 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 21,791 miles

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

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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T394 WFG is a 1999 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T394 WFG, 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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T394 WFG is a 1999 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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