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WH08 AJV

2008 Honda XL1000V

Gold Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,541 mi
Last recorded95,541 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda XL1000V18,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH08 AJV
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 95,541 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 95,292 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 95,258 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 92,870 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 88,610 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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WH08 AJV is a 2008 Honda XL1000V in Gold with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 18,356 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 WH08 AJV, 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 18 years old, this Honda XL1000V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WH08 AJV registered?

WH08 AJV is a 2008 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is WH08 AJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH08 AJV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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