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WG53 YFA

2004 Honda XL1000V

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,628 mi
Last recorded29,628 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL1000V22,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 YFA
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 29,628 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 29,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 28,237 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 28,237 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 27,567 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 27,567 miles

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

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 27,192 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 27,121 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 27,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 27,077 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 27,077 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort linked brake effort on both front and rear (3.3.A1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,968 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 26,584 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,823 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2013 25,131 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 24,767 miles

drive chain slightly rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2011 23,708 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 22,827 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 21,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,318 miles

o/s front brake disc worn below service limit

rear drive chain well worn will need replacing soon

Pass 5 Jan 2008 16,932 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 15,592 miles

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

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

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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WG53 YFA is a 2004 Honda XL1000V in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WG53 YFA, 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 WG53 YFA registered?

WG53 YFA is a 2004 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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