MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front tyre slightly mishaped
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda XL1000V?
Based on 24,383 MOT tests across 2,194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W278 NUF is a 2000 Honda XL1000V in Gold with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2000 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 30,042 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 W278 NUF, 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 26 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W278 NUF registered?
W278 NUF is a 2000 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 6 April 2000.
Is W278 NUF safe to buy?
The MOT history for W278 NUF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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