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W314 RCU

2000 Honda XL1000V

Gold Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,899 mi
Last recorded62,899 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda XL1000V30,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW314 RCU
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 62,899 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 58,925 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 49,564 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Carrier (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 39,444 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 39,425 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 39,393 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 39,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,978 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,752 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Offside Rear One light source within the rear position lamp is inoperative.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,399 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 38,399 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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W314 RCU is a 2000 Honda XL1000V in Gold with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W314 RCU, 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 W314 RCU registered?

W314 RCU is a 2000 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W314 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W314 RCU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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