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Y737 GTG

2001 Honda XL 1000V Varadero

Gold Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,364 mi
Last recorded27,364 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL 1000V Varadero33,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 GTG
MakeHonda
ModelXL 1000V Varadero
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 27,364 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 27,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 27,085 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 27,049 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 23,677 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 23,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 23,021 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 22,988 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 20,883 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 17,310 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 15,555 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,555 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 15,362 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,730 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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Y737 GTG is a 2001 Honda XL 1000V Varadero in Gold with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL 1000V Varadero models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 33,469 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 Y737 GTG, 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 25 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 Y737 GTG registered?

Y737 GTG is a 2001 Honda XL 1000V Varadero, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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