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WK08 UEF

2008 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,699 mi
Last recorded127,699 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda XL1000V18,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 UEF
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 127,699 miles

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 25 Jul 2023 122,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 118,114 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 118,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 114,909 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 114,896 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 107,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,005 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 88,654 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,080 miles

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

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,098 miles

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,719 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,786 miles

Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,921 miles

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

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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WK08 UEF is a 2008 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WK08 UEF, 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 WK08 UEF registered?

WK08 UEF is a 2008 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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