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W70 BOT

2006 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,090 mi
Last recorded14,090 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda XL1000V21,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW70 BOT
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 14,090 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 14,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 56,632 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,139 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 56,139 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,946 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

centre stand seized and slightly bent.

rear suspension linkages slightly stiff in operation.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 55,946 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated exhaust clamp rotted through but does not leak. (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

centre stand seized and slightly bent.

front tyre pressure low. inflated for test.

rear suspension linkages slightly stiff in operation.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 53,303 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 53,303 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front binding slightly

engine oil slightly low

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,278 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 42,539 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 42,539 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,259 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,771 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,391 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,483 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 14,522 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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W70 BOT is a 2006 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 21,906 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 W70 BOT, 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 20 years old, this Honda XL1000V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W70 BOT is a 2006 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 7 January 2006.

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