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W598 VLT

2000 Honda XL1000V

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,657 mi
Last recorded82,657 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda XL1000V30,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 VLT
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 82,657 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 81,633 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2024 81,632 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 79,313 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 77,176 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 77,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 77,002 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 74,771 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 72,404 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 72,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,869 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 64,283 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,966 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 61,437 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 61,359 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,512 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,965 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,401 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,041 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 31,344 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 30,320 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 30,319 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,402 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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W598 VLT is a 2000 Honda XL1000V in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W598 VLT, 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 W598 VLT registered?

W598 VLT is a 2000 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W598 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W598 VLT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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