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WV53 KLF

2003 Honda XL1000V

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,883 mi
Last recorded12,883 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 KLF
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 12,883 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 12,693 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 12,688 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 12,440 miles

Dip switch defective.

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

Front brake sticking slightly.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,660 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 10,660 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2014 8,258 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 7,563 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 7,563 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 6,428 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 5,853 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 4,590 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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WV53 KLF is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV53 KLF, 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 WV53 KLF registered?

WV53 KLF is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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