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YB03 NCC

2003 Honda XL1000V

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,049 mi
Last recorded73,049 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda XL1000V23,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 NCC
MakeHonda
ModelXL1000V
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 73,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 71,468 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 71,420 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 71,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 67,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 67,357 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest insecure Won't extend (6.2.12 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,441 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 65,441 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,018 miles

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

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2015 61,998 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front braks slighty binding

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,755 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 61,755 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,301 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,400 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 59,400 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,712 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 497,142 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 42,873 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 42,872 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 36,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,865 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,249 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,919 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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YB03 NCC is a 2003 Honda XL1000V in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YB03 NCC, 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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YB03 NCC is a 2003 Honda XL1000V, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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