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T491 TOL

1999 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,119 mi
Last recorded13,119 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda XL1000V30,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 TOL
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 13,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 13,098 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 12,328 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 11,258 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 10,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 9,140 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 7,465 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 6,187 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 6,187 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 4,669 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 3,631 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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T491 TOL is a 1999 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T491 TOL, 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 T491 TOL registered?

T491 TOL is a 1999 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T491 TOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T491 TOL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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