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W556 JBN

2000 Honda XL1000V

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,311 mi
Last recorded61,311 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda XL1000V30,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 JBN
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 61,311 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 61,311 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 60,077 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 60,073 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 59,751 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 59,751 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2015 58,303 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 56,850 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 56,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2013 45,350 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,539 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,578 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,991 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 20,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,171 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 19,171 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,647 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 13,960 miles

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

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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W556 JBN is a 2000 Honda XL1000V in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W556 JBN, 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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W556 JBN is a 2000 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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