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W403 SES

2000 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,510 mi
Last recorded13,510 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda XL1000V30,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 SES
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 13,510 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 13,495 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant low

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 12,957 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 12,396 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 11,902 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 11,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake component modification unsafe Brake disc fouling fork (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 11,756 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 11,434 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 10,617 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 39,035 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,534 miles

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

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 38,534 miles

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

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2015 37,153 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,412 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 35,409 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 31,558 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,963 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 27,953 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,189 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 19,862 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil on rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2008 17,805 miles

nearside exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2008 17,805 miles

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

nearside exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,529 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,198 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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W403 SES is a 2000 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W403 SES, 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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W403 SES is a 2000 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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