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W342 VLY

2000 Honda XL1000V

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,458 mi
Last recorded127,458 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda XL1000V30,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 VLY
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 127,458 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 123,448 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 120,497 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 117,083 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 110,509 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 104,272 miles

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 7 Jan 2019 100,186 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,940 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 91,405 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,463 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 2 Oct 2013 82,476 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Oct 2013 82,476 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2011 79,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 76,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 69,050 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 69,050 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 57,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 57,129 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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W342 VLY is a 2000 Honda XL1000V in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W342 VLY, 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 W342 VLY registered?

W342 VLY is a 2000 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 22 July 2000.

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