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X354 EKO

2000 Honda XL 1000V Varadero

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,455 mi
Last recorded36,455 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda XL 1000V Varadero23,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX354 EKO
MakeHonda
ModelXL 1000V Varadero
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 36,455 miles

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

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 36,440 miles

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

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 36,440 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 36,252 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 36,113 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 31,592 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 27,867 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 26,915 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 24,296 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 24,296 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 23,855 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 22,224 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 21,689 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,497 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 20,497 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2010 18,621 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 18,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 16,710 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,710 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 13,829 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 11,827 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 9,030 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 6,903 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 1000V Varadero?

Based on 787 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
1,196
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Brake disc(s) has excessive run out 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 4
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X354 EKO is a 2000 Honda XL 1000V Varadero in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Honda XL 1000V Varadero models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 23,283 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 XL 1000V Varadero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X354 EKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 1000V Varadero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Honda XL 1000V Varadero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X354 EKO registered?

X354 EKO is a 2000 Honda XL 1000V Varadero, first registered on 24 September 2000.

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