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Y107 BGA

2001 Honda XL1000V

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,452 mi
Last recorded59,452 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL1000V26,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY107 BGA
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 59,452 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 59,452 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 58,795 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 58,795 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking lower cylinder on left caliper (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2024 58,486 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,755 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 57,755 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush monoshock (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 57,072 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front Headlight aftermarket HID kit fitted

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 55,245 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes have slight free play! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 55,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Handlebar mirror & hand protector hitted screen on full lock! (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Rear Brake caliper insecure Bolt loose! (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes have slight free play! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,950 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 47,395 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Chain guard missing

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 42,366 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 42,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 38,707 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 36,149 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 36,149 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,485 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,862 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 27,568 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 21,372 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 21,055 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 19,430 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 19,424 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 16,390 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 13,076 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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Y107 BGA is a 2001 Honda XL1000V in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL1000V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 26,766 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 Y107 BGA, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL1000V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y107 BGA is a 2001 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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