MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Honda XL1000V?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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