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W979 YAP

2000 Honda XL1000V

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,610 mi
Last recorded64,610 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Honda XL1000V30,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 YAP
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 64,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 64,610 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2014 64,466 miles

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

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

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

front tyre cracking

Pass 1 May 2013 63,483 miles

front tyre cracking

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 63,483 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front tyre cracking

Pass 1 May 2012 61,561 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 51,852 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,238 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,339 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 35,525 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 33,966 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 31,710 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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W979 YAP is a 2000 Honda XL1000V in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W979 YAP, 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 W979 YAP registered?

W979 YAP is a 2000 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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