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W474 RBB

2000 Honda XL 1000V Varadero

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,706 mi
Last recorded41,706 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda XL 1000V Varadero23,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 RBB
MakeHonda
ModelXL 1000V Varadero
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 41,706 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 41,103 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 34,588 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2008 33,794 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 32,101 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL 1000V Varadero?

Based on 787 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
1,196
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Brake disc(s) has excessive run out 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 4
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W474 RBB is a 2000 Honda XL 1000V Varadero in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Honda XL 1000V Varadero models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 23,283 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 XL 1000V Varadero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W474 RBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 1000V Varadero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Honda XL 1000V Varadero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W474 RBB registered?

W474 RBB is a 2000 Honda XL 1000V Varadero, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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