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WJ08 HHZ

2008 Honda XL1000V

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,272 mi
Last recorded37,272 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL1000V18,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 HHZ
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 37,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 33,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 33,209 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 29,285 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 29,279 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 28,369 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 28,369 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 27,841 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 27,841 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 25,971 miles

Front And Rear tyres under inflaited

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,678 miles

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

all brake pad back plate heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,649 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 22,649 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 16,120 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 13,015 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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WJ08 HHZ is a 2008 Honda XL1000V in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJ08 HHZ, 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.

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What year was WJ08 HHZ registered?

WJ08 HHZ is a 2008 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 5 May 2008.

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