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T518 RDL

1999 Honda XL1000V

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,686 mi
Last recorded47,686 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda XL1000V30,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT518 RDL
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 47,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 47,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 47,547 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 47,545 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,391 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

nearside exhaust clamp corroded but not blowing or insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,154 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,963 miles

rear pads low

Fail 6 Apr 2016 46,963 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

rear pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2015 46,554 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 45,989 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,675 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain slightly loose

exhaust clamp missing x2 exhaust still secure at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,146 miles

dip/main switch sticky

o/s exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2011 45,101 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,988 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,256 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,098 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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T518 RDL is a 1999 Honda XL1000V in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T518 RDL, 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 T518 RDL registered?

T518 RDL is a 1999 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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