MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Gear lever slightly loose
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front front tyres showing age related cracks
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front front tyres showing age related cracks
Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)
How Reliable is the Honda XL1000V?
Based on 24,383 MOT tests across 2,194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W49 VAU is a 2000 Honda XL1000V in Gold with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 W49 VAU, 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 W49 VAU registered?
W49 VAU is a 2000 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 1 June 2000.
Is W49 VAU safe to buy?
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