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WF04 VGJ

2004 Honda XL1000V

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,916 mi
Last recorded52,916 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 VGJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 52,916 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 52,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 47,107 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 40,890 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 40,787 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,162 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 35,556 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2021 35,556 miles

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

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly stripped assy and cleaned and lubed cables. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 34,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 33,915 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 33,915 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working dipped beam (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 29,444 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 28,562 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 25,934 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 25,934 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,589 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2013 21,733 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 18,454 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 14,930 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 14,930 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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 25 May 2010 11,832 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 8,546 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 6,923 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 4,655 miles

left bar end insecure

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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WF04 VGJ is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,400 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 WF04 VGJ, 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 22 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF04 VGJ registered?

WF04 VGJ is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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