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W541 WCA

2000 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,719 mi
Last recorded55,719 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda XL1000V30,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 WCA
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 55,719 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 55,459 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 55,432 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear downpipe blowing and x2 clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Rear sprocket cush rubbers worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 54,068 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,344 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,770 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,167 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 46,975 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,364 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,984 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 43,984 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,910 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,218 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,215 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,135 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,309 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,441 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,920 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,050 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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W541 WCA is a 2000 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W541 WCA, 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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W541 WCA is a 2000 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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