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WF53 YBR

2003 Honda XL1000V

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

44,428 mi
Last recorded44,428 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 YBR
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 44,428 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 44,428 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 42,829 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 42,829 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch button stuck (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 40,318 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 40,318 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 37,983 miles

fairing damaged lower

Fail 28 Jul 2022 37,983 miles

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

fairing damaged lower

Pass 19 Oct 2021 36,350 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,125 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 31,935 miles

rear tyre starting to show aging to side walls

Pass 30 Oct 2018 30,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 29,470 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 29,470 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 28,988 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 28,979 miles

Central Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 26,945 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 26,945 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,551 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 24,534 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 23,177 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 21,235 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 17,992 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,473 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 15,473 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,196 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 12,878 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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WF53 YBR is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 23,229 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 WF53 YBR, 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 23 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF53 YBR registered?

WF53 YBR is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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